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Joshua Deen

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Joshua Deen, musician and former professional drinker, shares his journey of indulging in the Los Angeles nightlife for over twenty years and the chaos that alcohol brought him.

Not comfortable with traditional rehab or 12-step programs, Joshua presents a refreshing perspective on his escape from toxic drinking culture and an alternative route away from alcohol, breaking his destructive drinking habit on his own terms. Joshua imparts his unconventional wisdom to offer hope and assistance to anyone looking to break free from the life-limiting cycle he experienced.

Whether you're sober curious, aiming to maintain sobriety, or seeking to understand the struggles of someone you know, Joshua’s brutally honest, wickedly humorous tale delves into Joshua Deen, musician and former professional drinker, shares his journey of indulging in the Los Angeles nightlife for over twenty years and the chaos that alcohol brought him.

Not comfortable with traditional rehab or 12-step programs, Joshua presents a refreshing perspective on his escape from toxic drinking culture and an alternative route away from alcohol, breaking his destructive drinking habit on his own terms. Joshua imparts his unconventional wisdom to offer hope and assistance to anyone looking to break free from the life-limiting cycle he experienced.

Whether you're sober curious, aiming to maintain sobriety, or seeking to understand the struggles of someone you know, Joshua’s brutally honest, wickedly humorous tale delves into the depths of addiction, chaos, and the pain associated with a life centered around alcohol. He highlights his recovery, how he did it without the aide of a program, and the significant improvements made possible once free from the grips of alcohol.

- A chaotic tale of a Los Angeles local musician and former 20-year professional drinker
- Relatable for anyone who has struggled with alcohol and, those who have witnessed loved ones battling addiction; this is a glimpse into the lifestyle and mindset of someone with a substance abuse disorder (S.U.D.)
- Inspirational and entertaining anecdotes about someone else's experiences and struggles
- Insights on an alternative path to breaking your drinking habit on your own terms without rehab or a 12-step program
- Take back control of your life, relationships, health and finances

Have you had enough of your daily troubles with the life-limiting poison that is alcohol? Do you seek an alternative, self-empowering path where you don’t need to associate yourself with outdated, derogatory terminology such as alcoholic or problematic drinker? Do you want to improve all aspects of your life on the daily? Last Call, Stupid is exactly what you need!

Joshua’s journey is a testament to those individuals struggling with addiction giving them hope that they can rise from the darkness and reclaim their lives. You are not powerless over alcohol!

Don’t settle for mediocrity! ...more

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Who's pulling the strings?

Total loss of control. That’s how I’d describe my drinking days. Not just feeling like I had no agency over myself when I was drunk, but I also felt like I was being controlled and manipulated. It gives me the “ick” just thinking about my former self. I couldn’t do anything social without alcohol, not even a phone call to a friend. It eventually seeped its way into every action and thought, either Read more of this blog post »

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The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation

by Thich Nhat Hanh

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“There was nothing out of the ordinary in my household, and that’s the biggest problem of them all. The normalization of habitually consuming poison to elude the unpleasantness of subsistence.”
― Joshua Deen, Last Call, Stupid: An Exit From Toxic Drinking Culture

tags: acoholism, addiction-and-recovery, alcohol-abuse, alcohol-addiction, alcoholism, personal-development, self-help

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“Don't judge a burrito by it's tortilla”
― Joshua Deen, Last Call, Stupid: An Exit From Toxic Drinking Culture

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