Question by drbubbles24: Energy drinks – Have you relapsed in AA/NA/CA recovery if you regularly drink them?
I find this to be a controversial topic in the 12-step recovery community. Some say No because its not a traditional drug or because they do not cause the same harm as narcotics or alcohol. Some say Yes because its a mind-altering substance and in fact tell their sponsees that to drink them means picking up a white (newcomers) chip. Then there are others who are middle of road who feel its not a relaspe but something to be mindful of. I welcome all advise and opinons
Best answer:
Answer by raysny
It’s splitting hairs. How about coffee? Sugar? Cigarettes? These are AA staples.
And what about psych meds? Bill Wilson took medication for his depression; Wilson even experimented with LSD trying to re-create his white light experience, thinking others could use it for the same thing.
Did you join AA to quit energy drinks? No? Then tell the person to quit taking YOUR inventory, and worry about himself.
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