A Wave of compassion. Spirituality and the recovering addict
Description
What does it mean to be a "functioning" alcoholic? How does it feel to struggle with substance abuse day after day? What keeps addicts from truly recovering? This program explores such questions from a range of unconventional viewpoints, creating an honest look at addiction that avoids judgmental or strictly clinical approaches. At the center of the film is Jimmy, a 41-year-old surfer who describes the drinking problem he has had since age 13. The challenges of recovery are also discussed by several experts: a physician, a psychologist, a nutritionist, and a social worker-while unique and insightful commentary is provided by a Native American shaman, a stand-up comedian, and other voices of reason and personal experience.
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48 min
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Date of Publication
[2009], c2007
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