Per Warrens' request, the following is reposted from a thread I started in the Spirituality forum. Please forgive me if it is not completely newcomer-forum-appropriate:
I just came across something today called The Sarpashana Sourcebook. From what I understand so far, it is a collection of writings on alcoholism from standpoints of Buddhism, Science/Medicine, and Therapy. So far it seems immensely impactful.
Sarpashana, by the way, means "Poison Eater" in Sanskrit. It seems appropriate-- I personally think "Poison Eater" has a much greater "grab you by the lapels and shake the sh*t out of you" feel to it than the word "Alcoholic" does.
It is available online, for free, here:
http://www.shambhala.org/dharma/sarp...Sarpashana.pdf
I am wondering if anyone here on the SR boards would be interested in participating in a reading-and-discussion group involving this document and any others that are relavent to our cause.
If you are interested, please either send me a PM or reply to this indicating so.
Peace and lovingkindness to all,
B'sT