I should have made it more clear that i was speaking of NA, but other anon traditions. Mindillusion, i would think from reading the post that you could fairly well gather that I've been to my share of meetings, worked steps, etc. If the post came off as sounding as ignorant as you seem to think it is, then i don't know what to tell you. It is purely my opinion, based on my observations .

I'm glad you've found some solace in the AA tradition, that's wonderful. It simply does not resonate with my worldview. For a long time i was on methadone, which for me was a lifesaver (i don't want to get into the problems associated with that atm), however when i went to meetings i has to keep it a secret. I smoke pot because i need it- i have pretty bad depression at times and smoking weed allows me to function-to eat and sleep kind of function, i occasionally use psychedelics with intention for the three purpose of integrating what i learn about myself through their use. None of these things are tolerated within the twelve step model. I practice a system of honesty and integrity and having to lie about what works in order to take oat in a social group (which is all it would be) does not work t within it.

As for the God-crack, actually, no, no Catholic school. As a matter of fact I've only been inside a church fur services once in my life, when i begged my parents to take me for an easter thing in second grade. All the kids at school were talking about this guy who got nailed to a piece of wood, died and came back, and i wanted to experience the wonder associated with such a remarkable story. I expected something completely different than what i observed and I've never been back. At once, i understood why my mother sighed so loudly when i asked to go.