This blast from the past features two interviews by recovering alcoholics helping to overcome the stigma of addiction (and in some cases, addiction recovery) from the courtroom to the Rock 'n' Roll cabaret.

First, we talk with author, lawyer, former Attorney General Michael J Bryant on his second book, Mere Addiction. Michael offers an insider’s candid commentary about how abstinence bail conditions are a set up for failure and recidivism, leading many addicts/alcoholics to battle the stacked odds of overcoming addiction without support. One senior lawyer at my 12-Step home group calls making drinking a violation of an alcoholic’s bail or parole as the criminal justice system’s means of “manufacturing crime.”  The defendant cannot likely succeed and new charges will follow. What a great system of "corrections."

Second, meet Lucy, addiction counselor by day, lead vocalist and bassist by night. I am working on a new podcast (Fall 2022) that will include new music from one of Lucy's music projects; get to know her and her story first, of addiction, recovery and return to front of stage.

Visit Rebellion Dogs Publishing for links and notes for books, music and rebellious good fun.

Sample or download Mere Addiction now

See/hear Lucy DiSanto talking addiction/recovery, counseling and rock 'n' roll