Ah, a potentially controversial subject but it need not be. The question to ask here is what is her primary addiction? If it is pot she is simply in the wrong fellowship and 12 Step programme!

couldn't help but smile. Lets face it from food to cigarettes we all have our weaknesses. Interestingly I read or heard the other day that most likely Colorado will be the first state to legalize pot in 2012. 50% of Americans now thing it should be legalized. IMO Tobacco of any kind including pot is poison not because it alters the mind but because it kills...however obesity probably causes as many premature deaths so I pretty much live and let live.

#3, Alone, if your medication is prescribed by a doctor and taken as prescribed, ignore those who say you are not truly sober. That is ignorance talking and you may wish to show them the AA leaflet on medication and other drugs. Here is a link to it online:

http://www.aa.org/lang/en/catalog.cfm?category=4&product=33

I used to be on anti-depressants, they address a chemical imbalance in the brain and are not mind altering in the sense of getting you high. If you are not suffering from clinical depression (or are drinking when taking them) they simply do not have an effect. That is my experience.

Yes! Bob hardest thing for Me To understand was that people In general Feel the need to take care of or Give unsolicited advice To anyone without permission . I found alanon a wonderful Programme for those, myself included of Course who feel meddling was in others best interest .
They are normally fulfilling a need in themselves ,that want allow them to keep their mouths shut.
Very common !!
Billy

poohbear -- yes, we all have our weaknesses. And nicotine is a mind altering drug. Not the same way as other drugs, not the same as alcohol, but mind altering none the less. So if caffeine. Addictive as well.

I am not in AA, but I find what bob's sponsor said to sound a bit hypocritical.

Now, then, back to the business at hand. Should I have another cup of coffee this morning?

Gee I don't think I could make it thrugh the day without my coffee, and I am on an antidepressant, also, although I have been trying to cut back on that and finding it difficult. I think I am hooked! However, I feel no need to take a drink or to use narcotics....and thats a good thing!

Does your sponsor eat cheese?

Cheese and other dairy products are thought to be healthy food and promoted by USDA, the truth is opposite of that.

Cheese is made out from milk. Whats wrong with milk? Lots which USDA doesnt want you to know. Click here to find out more.

Cheese has casein protein and casein morphine. Casein protein is carcinogenic protein that promotes cancer growth at all stages of cancer development. All animal protein promotes cancer growth but particularly casein protein is more potent in promoting cancer development. More information about casein protein, click here.

Casein morphine is a type of morphine that is found in cheese. It is 1/10th strength of morphine used in hospital. The reason people feel good after they eat cheese is because they are eating morphine. People who cannot go by cheese are addicted not to cheese, but to the morphine itself. Addiction to morphine, or any other synthetic chemicals result imbalance in brain and body. Also as with any addictions, one needs more dosage as addiction progresses. Many people replace this cheese addiction to other types of addiction such as tobacco, alcohol, refined sugar, caffeine, and etc.

The mechanism here is same as someone getting addicted to morphine (This is why so many people cannot get off cheese even if they are almost vegan).

Gee I don't know carebear! If that were true, someone would be doing an awful lot of hollering, I would think!

Interesting reading though just the same, thankyou!

Hello bobinmaine,

I would not concern myself too much about what the young woman is doing or how she feels about it. It may not be the ideal thing for her to do but that is entirely her choice.

It can be difficult to hold your tongue when something seems wrong or to step back from other peoples business but ultimately that is the best thing to do.

Bob, I got addicted to chillies... the hotter the better. You see they release natural pain killing endorphins that make you feel good...

I like cheese too - good Cheshire cheese, mature Cheddar cheese, Applewood smoked cheese, England is renowned for its fine cheeses...

And I couldn't do without a nice strong cup of tea.

Maybe there is no hope for me after all :-(

I don't claim to speak for AA, nor should your sponsor:) But......I personally define sobriety as being sober. "not intoxicated or drunk." I include pot under something that intoxicates. If I'm stoned, I'm not sober.
I count my sobriety date as the day I stopped putting mind altering, chemicals and substances into my body. I don't smoke, I drink a max I cup of caffinated coffee a day (ironinically only in meetings;) ) the rest if any is decaf. I don't take any chemical sleep or mood aids, etc.
HOWEVER the caveat I'd add is if I was depressed, or needed a drug as perscribed by my Dr who I trust, I'd take it as prescribed only.
I think its dangerous to tell AA's, or anyone else, that they shouldnt take their dr prescribed drugs. Super dangerous.

PJ, I never judge but was sayin just to hear what others thought.

Gailly, Vermont and Wisconson here in the USA are also known for cheese and among my favorites are sharp chedder, asagio, swiss, and havati, some of which are made in your neck of the woods!

Since we're talking about food addiction, ice cream would have to be at the top of my list,

Sticky, there is a 12 step program for every addiction imaginable and if you're interested, you might want to try EHS which stands for Emotional Health Anonymous. I read their book and that's how I learned about the steps to begin with. Very eye opening and although it's nothing new, it gives a different perspective on these ideals.

God Bless