Interview · moment 5 of 24
Working the Program and A.A. as the Only Way
from #293 - Fat Activism with Jessica Kirson | The Tim Dillon Show · #293
4 min
Guest
Jessica asks Tim for advice on getting sober; he insists working a 12-step program is the only thing that's worked for him, and they discuss relapse rates, Ben's sobriety, and support systems among comics.
- Tim asks what the best way is to get sober and change your life from addiction.
- The program is the only way that works, according to Tim, despite trying every therapy available.
- Working the steps and helping other alcoholics has been the only method Tim found to stay sober.
- Ben didn't need the program the way Tim did—he got lucky with a relentlessly positive mentor.
- Tim's doctor told him his biggest health risk is relapsing, despite being physically healthy.
- They run an AA meeting every day, and if people don't work the program they end up at each other's throats.
- Working the steps is especially critical in long-term sobriety to avoid getting cocky.
- Comics have good support for sobriety, with a bunch of sober comedians and a helpful system in place.
- The comedy business makes Tim want to shoot heroin into his anus.
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