2 chapters across the catalog
Impact of Lockdowns on Recovery Meetings and Local Businesses
A producer from Wisconsin reported that local Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings are being forced to close because they can no longer afford rent due to lockdown restrictions. The shift to online Zoom meetings is described as "soulless" and ineffective for those struggling with addiction.
CDC Surface Transmission Guidelines, Social Distancing Anecdotes
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the session discussing new CDC guidelines stating COVID-19 does not spread easily on surfaces. They share anecdotes regarding friends practicing extreme social distancing indoors and describe the current dining environment in Austin, Texas. A report from a local server highlights the unintended consequences of lockdowns, specifically the cancellation of AA meetings and the rise of illicit support groups.
