A Judge's Thoughts On Sanity

I have learned from AA in many ways, but one of the most unexpected is the deeper understanding and appreciation of sanity it has given me. This is not a backhanded compliment. I served on the bench for many years in Indiana. During the time I was a trial court judge, I issued mental commitment orders and reviewed the continuing commitment for cases on my docket. I, like most judges and lawyers, gained my knowledge about alcohol and mental illness from on-the-job experience.