What Rock Bottom Looks Like – David Carr – Complete video at: fora.tv Warning: This excerpt contains graphic descriptions of drug abuse. New York Times columnist and recovering addict David Carr reads a haunting excerpt from his memoir. Carr describes hitting rock bottom after bringing his baby daughters with him to buy drugs from a dealer. —– David Carr talks about his memoir The Night of the Gun: A Reporter Investigates the Darkest Story of His Life. His Own. Carr exposes his years as an addict and chronicles his journey from crack-house to columnist for NY Times. Built on 60 videotaped interviews, legal and medical records, and three years of reporting, this is a ferocious tale. – Book Passage David Carr writes a column for the Monday Business section of the New York Times that focuses on media issues including print, digital, film, radio and television. He also works as a general assignment reporter in the Culture section of The New York Times covering all aspects of popular culture. For the past 25 years, Carr has been writing about media as it intersects with business, culture and government. Carr began working at the Times in 2002 covering the magazine publishing industry for the Business section. Prior to arriving at the Times, Carr was a contributing writer for The Atlantic Monthly and New York Magazine, writing articles that ranged from homeland security issues to the movie industry. In 2000, he was the media writer for Inside.com, a web news site focusing on the business of entertainment and …

Some US Muslims struggle with alcoholism despite belief that drinking is a sin

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Now, he encourages them to face the problem head on, by talking with family and trying rehab and therapy programs. He also makes a point to let alcoholics know that their faith will help in their recovery. Khalid Iqbal hasn't had a drink for more than …
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Season's drinking

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"During the holidays, even those without alcohol problems may find that they are drinking more than they have the rest of the year," said Benton, a therapist in Waltham, Mass., and author of "Understanding the High-Functioning Alcoholic: Breaking the …
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