I always appreciate your perspective Tara.

I DO think it helps some people stay sober--because I've seen it work for people I know and love--but one thing we seem to agree on is that it's not a net positive. Meaning--I think the number of people it hurts is greater than the number it helps.

But there's no chips, anniversaries, or support groups for the people it hurts--who are generally cast aside and told they "didn't work it" the right way.