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Addiction & Recovery

Rhiannon12866

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1. Well, I'm in AA and an old-timer there is always saying

Reply to Ilsa (Original post)

Sun May 13, 2012, 05:45 PM

May 2012

That active alcoholics and addicts lie, cheat and steal, and I've heard many stories from members who say that they stole to support their habits, often from friends and family. I obviously don't know the circumstances of the person you're writing about, but I hope this helps.

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I need to know: is there a 12-step program for [View all] Ilsa May 2012 OP

Well, I'm in AA and an old-timer there is always saying Rhiannon12866 May 2012 #1

Thank you. Sage advice. nt Ilsa May 2012 #3

Update: yes, this turns out to be Ilsa Jul 2012 #5

There are, but as with all 12 step programs, ymmv Electric Monk May 2012 #2

Thank you. I'll keep in mind Ilsa May 2012 #4

Persons who steal? LenoreLoudinnnuj Aug 2012 #6

liers monkeyofstick Oct 2012 #7

If interested, here is the outcome for this situation: Ilsa Feb 2013 #8

Ilsa irisblue Feb 2013 #9

Thank you. Ilsa Feb 2013 #11

thanks for the update NMDemDist2 Feb 2013 #10

I have been through similar with my oldest brother nvme Mar 2013 #12

I did. I turned her in to Ilsa Mar 2013 #13