Our acceptance of the doctor s hypothesis is based on over 60 years of successful treatment founded on this model of alcoholism, coupled with the program of action outlined in this book. Nov 01, 2019 the aa promises are found on pages 8384 of chapter 6, into action in alcoholics anonymous, also known as the big book written by bill wilson and dr. Annotated aa handbook a companion to the big book by frank d. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The doctor s opinion we of alcoholics anonymous believe that the reader will be interested in the medical estimate of the plan of recovery describedi nt his book. The big book of alcoholics anonymous and twelve step programs across the world have helped millions of people recover from addictions. The anonymous press mini edition of alcoholics anonymous. Convincingt estimonym ustsu relyco me from medical men who have had experience with the sufferings of our members and have witnessed our return to health. Nov 04, 2010 alcoholics anonymous, the doctors opinion the first and second edition book alcoholics anonymous is in public domain in the united states. The 12 promises of aa are presented as part of working step 9, which involves making ame. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation.
The minnesota recovery page is a directory of resources for recovery from chemical addiction in minnesota. The big book of alcoholics anonymous and twelve step programs across the world have helped millions of people recover from addictions, in large part because of doctor silkworth. Alcoholics anonymous, the doctor s opinion the first and second edition book alcoholics anonymous is in public domain in the united states. Nov 18, 2014 the doctors opinion an explanation of addictive illness found in the big book of alcoholics anonymous dawn farm lecture series november 18, 2014 herbert malinoff, md, facp, fasam specialist in chronic pain and addictive illness medical director, pain recovery solutions, pc attending physician, saint joseph mercy hospital, ypsilanti, mi.
Silkworth chronic alcoholics pg xxv, xxvi, xxviii, xxix, 27 the doctor s opinion. Here you will find a schedule of aa meetings, aa news and events, and useful resources for the newcomer about aa and our wonderful fellowship. Because this book has become the basic text for our society and has helped such large numbers of alcoholic men and women to recovery, there exists a sentiment. Alcoholics anonymous t he big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. Towns hospital for drug and alcohol addictions in new york city, where he had treated, one of the founding members of aa, bill w. Preface to the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition.
We demand that the chapter the doctors opinion of the big. We the people demand one of the three following things of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc 1. Aa sonoma county intergroup fellowship alcoholics anonymous. The doctors opinion, in which the book explains the concept of alcoholism. Now i stay sober and happy at the same time by sharing that solution with others. As laymen, our opinion as to its soundness may, of course, mean little. The doctors opinion aa alcoholics anonymous youtube. Bob s story, and the original manuscript for chapter 5. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. The subject presented in this book seems to me to be of paramount.
Quotes from alcoholics anonymous minnesota recovery. The author indicates that there are so many different types of alcoholics that he will not list them all. Hope in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The doctors opinion is an important part of the big book, as it details a physicians view of alcoholism and recovery. In the doctor s opinion, section of the book, alcoholics anonymous, you will read of several different types of alcoholics. The history of alcoholics anonymous beginners classes. Alcoholics anonymous the big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. Of the many drinking types described in the big book by no means comprehensively, the big book suggests its 12 step spiritual program of action will work for only one. Outlining the steps and traditions that make aa famous, as well as numerous stories about recovering addicts who have been through the process, the big book has helped guide millions into a life of sobriety. This program will describe a physicians view of alcoholism, as presented in the literature of alcoholics anonymous and updated with the modern.
When i stopped drinking and using, i felt increasingly worse until i found the solution to my problems in aa. The doctors opinion the doctors opinion contains two letters written by william d. We demand that the chapter the doctors opinion of the big book of aa be revised or removed. The doctors opinion we of alcoholics anonymous believe that the reader will be interested in the medical estimate of the plan of recovery described in this book. With the appearance of the new book a great deal began to happen. If nobody had the strength to ask for help, groups like aa and na would cease to exist. The first 164 pages of the big book with lined pages opposite text for note taking. If you have a drinking problem, we hope that you may pause in reading. Bobs nightmare, the forewords, the doctors opinion and the appendices. The 164 and more book, ebook, and web site are all concordances which display passages from the big book alcoholics anonymous, the twelve steps and twelve. Many patients and doctors have grumbled for years about the religion inherent in the alcoholics anonymous process. Convincing testimony must surely come from medical men who have had experience with the sufferings of. The 164 and more book, ebook, and web site are all concordances which display passages from the big book alcoholics anonymous, the twelve steps and twelve traditions, and the a.
The big book pioneer story he sold himself short p. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism is the official book for the alcoholics anonymous fellowship and available for those at gatehouse sober community. I got interrupted in an na meeting at the very mention of aa, and even so had already said my opinion of alcohol is a drug, and na has no. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism, is a collection of texts used by members of the alcoholics anonymous fellowship the book has undergone four revisions since william wilson, also known as bill w. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. The doctor s opinion we of alcoholics anonymous believe that the reader will be interested in the medical estimate of the plan of recovery described in this book. Minerva studioshutterstock those who enter recovery at a stepbased treatment center will often be handed a copy of alcoholics anonymous also known as the big book almost as soon as they are admitted and processed. But as exproblem drinkers, we can say that his explanation makes good sense. The allergy of the body and the obession of the mind. The irrationality of alcoholics anonymous the atlantic. Main points from alcoholics anonymous foreward, the doctors opinion, and pp.
Alcoholic addiction xxv or xxvii 1st edition the doctor s opinion dr. Doctor silkworth was the first in his field to look at alcoholism and drug addiction in a disease model that he called an allergy of the body, and an obsession of the mind. The aa big book is a vital part of our alcohol recovery center and available to. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. The doctors opinion w e ofalcoholics anonymous believe that the reader will be interested in the medical esti mate of the plan of recovery described in this book. An introduction to the big book gatehouse sober community. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Includes the original foreword, the doctor s opinion and dr. In the doctors opinion in the big book of alcoholics anonymous it says we believe, and so suggested a few years ago, that the action of alcohol on these chronic alcoholics is a manifestation of an allergy. Aa step one 20 questions test worksheet a 20question test that was used by many a. Bound in black bonded leather, with gold gilding on the page edges. The text of the first 164 pages of alcoholics anonymous, unchanged since they first came off press in 1939, evolved from a process of furious debate and wise compromise. Find chapter descriptions, popular quotes and descriptions of aa stories. The exproblem drinker xiv, 18, 20 there is a solution.
A wellknown doctor, chief physician at a nationally prominent hospital specializing in alcoholic and drug addiction, gave alcoholics anonymous this letter. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism. Reading guide for the doctors opinion amethyst recovery center. We the people demand one of the three following things of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. We demand that the chapter the doctors opinion of the. The doctors opinion on alcoholism november 2011 youtube. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. A little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous the. Even when the big book was written, the founders recognized that alcoholics with mental illness. The doctors opinion is an important part of the big book, as it details a. Phone directory of most of the aa intergroups worldwide. The doctors opinion on alcoholism revisited november 2011. Reading guide for the doctors opinion amethyst recovery. First published in 1939, alcoholics anonymous sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease.
Nov 21, 2014 the doctors opinion aa alcoholics anonymous. The anonymous press is not affiliated with alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Sorting and rendering passages in the proprietary format of the 164 and more concordance does not in any way imply affiliation with or endorsement by either alcoholics anonymous. What are your thoughts about addicts in aa instead of na. After the foreword is a section called the doctors opinion, which. Chapter two is the doctor s opinion from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Paragraph numbers along side the text for easy reference. The doctors opinion an explanation of addictive illness found in the big book of alcoholics anonymous dawn farm lecture series november 15, 2011 2.
Alcoholics anonymous, the doctors opinion the first and second edition book alcoholics anonymous is in public domain in the united states. Convincing testimony must surely come from medical men who have had experience with the sufferings of our members and have witnessed our return to health. It explains many things for which we cannot otherwise account. Suggested origins of na phrases william white papers. Reprinted from pages xxv xxxii the book, alcoholics anonymous, 4th edition. A draft fourth edition of the big book, alcoholics anonymous be developed and a progress report be brought to the 1998 conference literature committee, keeping in mind the 1995 advisory action that. To many recovered alcoholics, this section of the big book is considered to be the most important as it describes alcoholism in terms that make sense to the real alcoholic. Alcoholics anonymous, from the title of its own book.
A little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous the doctors opinion. Provided to youtube by cdbaby the doctor s opinion alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. This tells us that the big book of alcoholics anonymous is an instruction manual for the program by which they recovered. The big book of alcoholics anonymous and 12step programs across the world have helped millions of people recover from addictions, in large part because of doctor silkworth.
The minnesota recovery page is not an organization, nor is the minnesota recovery page endorsed by or affiliated with alcoholics anonymous, alanon, or any other group. Fact in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. To show other alcoholics precisely how we recovered is the main purpose of this book. Entire original manuscript about including the stories. It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women, young and old, recover.
The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism, is a collection of texts used by members of the alcoholics anonymous fellowship. Study guide that explores solutions for alcoholics and drug addicts c. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Colorful video illustrations help breakdown and clarify. One of the many doctors who had the opportunity of reading this book in manuscript form told us that the use of sweets was often helpful, of course depending upon a doctors advice.
The big book is one of the bestselling books of all times 30 million copies sold. We of alcoholics anonymous believe that the reader will be interested in the medical estimate of the plan ofrecovery described in this book. The first 164 pages of the big book, alcoholics anonymous, the preface, the forewords, the doctor s opinion, dr. Doctors in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Click on the attachment below to download an powerpoint presentation that covers the main points from alcoholics anonymous foreward, the doctors opinion, and pp. Following the forewords, there appears a section called the doctors opinion. Listen at this website, or subscribe or download the podcast free at apple podcasts or any of the podcast providers listed at the bottom of this page. A little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous. The doctors opinion we of alcoholics anonymous believe that the reader will be interested in the medical estimate of the plan ofrecovery described in this book.
He opened the big book, alcoholics anonymous, to the doctors opinion and told me to read it. Welcome to the sonoma county intergroup felowship website of alcoholics anonymous. The big book is alcoholics anonymous s primary text. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program, the worlds largest alcoholism support group.
William duncan silkworth henceforth be removed from all printings of the big book. The big book bb notations are to page and paragraph, as in 64. It originated the twelvestep program now used widely among addictions outside alcohol. Background on the doctors opinion the letter by dr silkworth that opens the big book of alcoholics anonymous was written july 27, 1938 under the letterhead of the charles b towns hospital a medical facility with a national reputation in alcohol and drug addiction treatment. The doctor s opinion and the original foreword are included. Alcoholics anonymous archivist, author conducts sessions here. Thanks to the 12 steps of recovery described in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, i truly live a life beyond my wildest dreams. The doctor s opinion in bothca rdiac and tubercularca ses,t he. Fact in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12 traditions.
Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Detailsclosed captioned dvd of the fourth edition of a. We are convinced to a man that alcoholics of our type, are in the grip of a. The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous. A desire to stop drinking is the only requirement for aa membership. The publication of this book has not been authorized or endorsed by, and does not imply affiliation with alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Dec 28, 2011 content verified as being uptodate by twelvedrawings in 2018. Also included are a full word and subject index and over 8,000 page references.
Nov 26, 2009 the doctors opinion on alcoholism revisited november 2011 1. Reprinted with permission from the grapevine magazine. We of alcoholics anonymous believe that the reader will be. Some may think that aa is just for alcoholics, but many who are addicted to. Aa promises the aa big book 12step promises of recovery. Preface aa big book preface aa big book big book of aa alcoholics anonymous doctor s opinion how it works aa preamble alcoholism recovery 4th edition 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. Sbbb refers to this steps by the big book workbook. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book.
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