The Distress Of Damsels

November, 2011

I have encountered countless people who can't believe I was an alcoholic and crack addict and have no clue what Alco­holics Anonymous is or what it does for me ("Twelve Steps to Nowhere," Septem­ber). Melba Newsome doesn't have to get it either, nor does Charlie Sheen—we can all see how well his "cure" is work­ing. AA has helped millions of people. JeffTaylor El Paso, TexasThere is one aha fact that helps clarify the treatment of alcoholism: While some people abuse alcohol, o...