I know, third post in this thread... but this one really got me. Next time you go ....share with them what a bunch of recovered(ing) drunks and addicts here on SR had to say about this. And ask him if he is in recovery himself.
As I mentioned, this idea of no extremes is not crazy or unique to this physician... and I'm not sure where it comes from... I read it in a recovery book... what to expect in recovery, or something like that.... I do absolutely believe that exercise, good music, a little thrill seeking is NOT a substitute for a true recovery program, however...
Like many of us has said, what's the freakin' point ... shoot, if I gotta sit out life, then poor me... pour me another...