Craig Ferguson’s Sobriety Story

February 21st, 2013 by admin

Based on the Britney Spears drug/alcohol abuse media-frenzy that erupted in 2006, Ferguson used his opening monologue to sympathetically tell his funny and frank story about his own recovery from alcohol.

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gamerman1235
February 21st, 2013 at 11:09 pm

wow this was epic, who would of thought. never heard this type of knowledge onï»¿ dr phil.
Monica Richardson
February 21st, 2013 at 11:09 pm

there are other ways besides AA and also not every one wants to not drink forever.ï»¿ Moderation management is an option. SMart REcovery and SOS are good not culty Guru less more science based free support groups availabe in many cities including NY and LA
AM5TERDAMNED
February 21st, 2013 at 11:09 pm

he isï»¿ a legend
michaelborden1962
February 21st, 2013 at 11:09 pm

Congrats onï»¿ 15 yrs craig!! Love your show and no idea you were a freind of bills…im only 8 months sober but the good lord willing one day at a time i will never have to drink again. Thanks for sharing.
sugar free
February 21st, 2013 at 11:09 pm

my ballsï»¿ itch
Michael Clausen
February 21st, 2013 at 11:09 pm

I know people usually have somethingï»¿ “clever” for these kinds of comments, but I’m just gonna say six people need to go fuck themselves.
Rito Rodriguez
February 21st, 2013 at 11:09 pm

@TheKindofabigdeal. i don’t even drink so I can’t say “I know” but I understand. The whole Seth Macfarlane story isï»¿ cool thoe. he likes to talk about it
ladycumdumpster
February 21st, 2013 at 11:09 pm

That wasn’t the point of Craig’s story. The point is thatï»¿ alcohol wasn’t his problem, it was his solution. Unfortunately for us alcoholics, the solution itself becomes a problem. If you treat the underlying problem, the solution (alcohol) goes away.
Rito Rodriguez
February 21st, 2013 at 11:09 pm

Seth Macfarlane (creator of family guy,american dad, ted) was saved by alcohol he was drunk the night before he was supposedï»¿ to be on 9/11
buttonguy76
February 21st, 2013 at 11:09 pm

No it’s not that you have to have those thoughts, and I used to say that very same thing you just did. But when I couldn’t get a job after trying to quit working in bars and applyï»¿ at so many places that wouldn’t hire me and then tried getting jobs at bars again looking for an excuse to maybe get free drinks, you realize that there’s no future, you cry privately at home, you get depressed, then the suicide thoughts start up. I know this, I lived it..it will get to that unfortunately.
HIR5032
February 21st, 2013 at 11:09 pm

It is alwaysï»¿ heartwarming to see people recover from addiction. Stay sober one day at a time.
mystyklchyk
February 21st, 2013 at 11:09 pm

If you read Craig’s autobiography, there was much more behind this than just alcohol. I think at this time, he had already had one failed marriage, drug problems,ï»¿ he’d been a musician. He really had a pretty turbulent life. Not to say that any of that should lead everyone to jump off a bridge, but for certain people it could definitely be enough. I was just in awe of Craig after reading American on Purpose.
monkipolo
February 21st, 2013 at 11:09 pm

Craig -Thanks for helping my recovery … I used to think that I could only be funny when I was drinking … I was very funny …but I never knew when to stop drinking. .. and then it wasn’t funny at all. My wife along with my friends from college and work did an intervention (she had readï»¿ – “How to Stop the One You Love from Drinking” by Mary Ellen Pinkham) That was June 2, 1990. I take it one day at a time with help from others.
SYXTEMS
February 21st, 2013 at 11:09 pm

craig you theï»¿ best
timeforacoolchange
February 21st, 2013 at 11:09 pm

First off.. Congratulations! Your sobriety for 15 years is impressive and encouraging. I have struggled with this for too long and taking backï»¿ control for myself. I have lived in shame and lack of self worth for several years, and know that the only person who can change the direction of my life is ME.. by making wise choices and removing temptation from my home and social settings… Thank you!!
Rebecca Troyer
February 21st, 2013 at 11:09 pm

Craig is my hero. I heard him say in a stand up one time that he was an alcoholic. It made it easier for me to admit that I was too. Because maybe someone as funny and happy as Craig can live without alcohol I might be able to as well. I am a friend of Bills for 32 days today. One day at a time and a good future to look forwardï»¿ to. Thank you Craig.
allanpolland1
February 21st, 2013 at 11:09 pm

song about alcoholï»¿ ..check it out ytube search == (allanpolland1)ï»¿ song called drunk
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negasplenetic
February 21st, 2013 at 11:09 pm

well thatsï»¿ the problem nobody knows if there going to be blind drunk 24/7 and depprsed or the casual drinking party guy and once you turn into one these people its to late
SuttonSantiniPaulo
February 21st, 2013 at 11:09 pm

Awesome story. However for me, I drink and drink everyday, yet I don’t have any suicidal thoughtsï»¿ or distaste for the world. Why is being an alcoholic coincide with being depressed and damaging to yourself and others?
roztankes1
February 21st, 2013 at 11:09 pm

He knows he can’t keep it unless he gives it away!
Amazingï»¿ share, thank you Craig. Beautifully put. I know you’ll stay sober another day. Bless you!!
riabina17
February 21st, 2013 at 11:09 pm

I am so gladï»¿ he was offered that glass of sherry!
jamesm228
February 21st, 2013 at 11:09 pm

indeed! like i said,ï»¿ on what scale
bottomfeeder73
February 21st, 2013 at 11:09 pm

Problem”, probably has one. Don’t youï»¿ think?
bottomfeeder73
February 21st, 2013 at 11:09 pm

Well,ï»¿ I think that someone who contemplates suicide to escape their “problem