James Brown

James Brown is a recovering alcoholic and addict. He began drinking and using at the age of 9. After numerous relapses and rehab, he is today clean and sober. Now 52, Brown is Professor of English at Cal State San Bernardino and lives with his family in Lake Arrowhead, California. For more information on James, please visit his website: http://www.jamesbrownauthor.com

This contributor has 3 post(s):

• Taking Action Against My Son’s Drug Problem on 02/08/2011, filed under Addiction, Confronting Teens, Ecstasy, Family History, Family members, getting help, Treatment, Warning Signs

• Instructions on the Use of Alcohol, an Excerpt from James Brown’sThis River on 22/03/2011, filed under Addiction, Alcohol, Cocaine, Family History, Marijuana, Substance Abuse

• When it Comes to Addiction, There are No Simple Answers on 28/07/2010, filed under Addiction, Alcohol, Family History, Recovery & Relapse

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