Replying to a message from JIM WELLER 1:123/140 to GORD HANNAH,

About Native Alcoholism, On Wed Sep 22 2004

JW> Now that's sad. I wonder if AA subtly excludes them or if the
JW> organization just doesn't appeal to them?


Not at all attendance is encouraged.  I think it has more to do with for
lack of a better term reverse prejudice, the natives claiming that they are
different than others when in comes to addictions and alcoholism, NOPE a
drunk is a drunk no matter what.

JW> Ironically my BIL got treated successfully at the Poundmaker Lodge.

That is very good facility Legal, AB ought to be proud to have it in their
area, I have heard glowing reports of it and Henwood, just north east of
Edmonton.

JW> He was probably the only white guy there. He celebrated 10 years
JW> alcohol free last month.

Good for him, if I do what I am supposed to and don't drink it will be 30
years in December.


Hope this helps.  Keep us posted.

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Cheers! Gord
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