Alcoholics anonymous big book doctors opinion

We demand that the chapter the doctors opinion of the big. The 1995 general service conference recommended that, the first 164 pages of the big book, alcoholics anonymous, the preface, the forewords, the doctor s opinion, dr. Hank is first mentioned in the doctor s opinion on page xxix of the big book. The first 164 pages of the big book, alcoholics anonymous, the preface, the forewords, the doctor s opinion, dr. In the first edition, the doctors opinion is page 1 and bills story starts on page 10. Silkworth contends that the discoveries outlined in this book are of extraordinary medical importance and may represent a remedy for alcoholism.

The doctors opinion study questions alcoholics anonymous. Convincing testimony must surely come from medical men who have had experience with the sufferings of our. Is alcoholics anonymous really a harmful religious cult. The doctors opinion an explanation of addictive illness found in the big book of alcoholics anonymous dawn farm lecture series november 15, 2011 2. The big book of alcoholics anonymous study guide by. Instead, bill and bob formed a nonprofit group called the alcoholic foundation and published a book that shared their personal experiences and what they did to stay sober. 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. 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. Petition we demand that the chapter the doctors opinion of the. A wellknown doctor, chief physician at a nationally prominent hospital specializing in alcoholic and drug addiction, gave alcoholics anonymous this letter. The doctors opinion second edition big book podcast.

Reading guide for the doctors opinion amethyst recovery center. Dec 02, 2015 aa speakers joe and charlie cover the doctors opinion from the big book of alcoholics anonymous in a way no one else can one can find the complete list of the world famous joe and charlie big book study tapes in the order they are intended to be viewed at our website. If we practice the 12 steps, we are granted a daily reprieve. Reading guide for the doctors opinion amethyst recovery. Preface to the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition. Published by oa big book nyc on july 25, 2020 leave a response. This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. He has lost everything worthwhile in life and was only living, one might say, to drink. Joe and charlies doctors opinion big book step study.

Entire original manuscript about including the stories. Jul 20, 2012 the reason why i cannot drink is given in the doctor s opinion in the aa book. Listen to special editions podcasts from the a vision 4 you website. After the foreword is a section called the doctors opinion, which details the observations and beliefs of dr. Click here to find out more about the full version for windows which includes this and a whole lot more. In the doctor s opinion, section of the book, alcoholics anonymous, you will read of several different types of alcoholics. Alcoholic addiction xxv or xxvii 1st edition the doctor s opinion dr. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The doctors opinion pamphlet san diego imperial area 08 aa. Alcoholics anonymous big book by alcoholics anonymous on. We demand that the chapter the doctors opinion of the big book of aa be revised or removed 1. For additional information about aa or to order the big book or other publications, please visit. Those who enter recovery at a stepbased treatment center will often be handed a copy of alcoholics anonymous also known as the big.

The doctors opinion on alcoholism was presented on november. Feb 27, 2020 the preface and foreword describe the history of the big book and its role in the alcoholics anonymous program. Chapter two is the doctor s opinion from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Bill renumbered the pages of the 2 nd edition so that page one began with bills story instead of the doctors opinion. Convincing testimony must surely come from medical men who have had experience with the sufferings of. I say this after many years experience as medical director of one of the oldest hospitals in the country treating alcoholic and drug addiction. This is an audio reading from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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. Big book name and date references aa in the desert. The doctors opinion on alcoholism revisited november 2011. Paragraph numbers along side the text for easy reference. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism.

Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. 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. 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. Includes the original foreword, the doctor s opinion and dr. This is the official website of the general service office g. The doctors opinion the original manuscript of a l c o h o l i c s a n o n y m o u s this is a reproduction of the 1938 original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous. A doctors opinion alcoholics anonymous great britain. 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. 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. An explanation of addictive illness found in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The doctors opinion contains two letters written by william d. Read from aa big book, the doctor s opinion, pages xxixxxx, adapted to compulsive overeating.

It was primarily written by one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa, bill wilson with two chapters, to employers written by henry parkhurst. Some people get over allergies, but we learn later in the big book, that alcoholics never get over alcoholism. 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. But, the page numbering is significantly different. 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. Nov 18, 2014 main points of the doctors opinion dr.

Jun 22, 2015 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. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. The publication of this book has not been authorized or endorsed by, and does not imply affiliation with alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. The doctors opinion alcoholics anonymous big book podcast. The unbeliever was published in the 1 st edition of the big book alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous big book by alcoholics anonymous. Stream songs including foreword first edition, foreword second edition and more. Doctor s opinion was page 1 in the first edition of the big book xxvxxxii. Study guide that explores solutions for alcoholics and drug addicts. Silkworth contributing the section on the doctors opinion. The subject presented in this book seems to me to be of paramount importance to those afflicted with alcoholic addiction. The author indicates that there are so many different types of alcoholics that he will not list them all. Dec 29, 2014 but the big book says, if you wish, you can join us on the broad highway.

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. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made. The 2 nd edition big book was introduced 16 years later at the historic 1955 international convention in st louis. Silkworth chronic alcoholics pg xxv, xxvi, xxviii, xxix, 27 the doctors opinion the average temperate drinker pg xxvi. Jun 14, 2020 the doctors opinion occupied its own section in the first edition of alcoholics anonymous, and remained unchanged in the 2 nd, 3 rd, and 4 th editions. Silkworth begins his opinion in a letter to alcoholics anonymous in which he describes the treatment and recovery of one of a. 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.

Opinion in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Joe and charlie aa big book study series 33 tapes, 1520. Chris raymer, aa big book, ca speaker, talk about carrying the message to the addict that still suffers hear renowned addiction speaker, mark houston from texas, a recovered alcoholicaddict, speak on 12 step spirituality living in the spirit. 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. Aa step one 20 questions test worksheet a 20question test that was used by many a. Silkworths original statement, there have been added, in the appendices, a number of the. William duncan silkworth, 18731951 was an american medical doctor and specialist in the treatment of alcoholism. Joe and charlies doctors opinion big book step study my. Silkworth chronic alcoholics pg xxv, xxvi, xxviii, xxix, 27 the doctor s opinion. The sectioncalledthe doctors opinion has been keptintact, justas it was originallywrittenin 1939by the latedr. 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 doctor s advice. Doctor bobs nightmare a cofounder of alcoholics anonymous. Apart from the web site, there is no technical support for this version. Read from aa big book, the doctors opinion, page xxviii, adapted to compulsive overeating.

The doctors opinion the doctors opinion contains two letters written by william d. It is from the title of this book that the group got its name. The medical community has recognized but cannot provide a remedy based on moral psychology. Aug 05, 20 in my opinion, calling alcoholism an allergy is a good comparison, but it does break down if you push the analogy too far. There is also some brief writing by bill wilson, the founder of alcoholics anonymous. We the people demand one of the three following things of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc 1. We demand that the chapter the doctors opinion of the. Following the forewords, there appears a section called the doctors opinion. The double whammy by lawrie c bills story by kim g read a study guide for overeaters. Many thousands have benefited from the big book and its simple but profound explanation of the doctrines behind alcoholics anonymous, which was founded in 1935 by bill wilson and dr. Silkworth was referred to as our great medical benefactor by the founders of a.

Provided to youtube by cdbabythe doctor s opinion alcoholics anonymousalcoholics anonymous. Aa speakers joe and charlie the doctors opinion the. But that retreat was in good order and with few losses despite being surrounded by enemy forces. Reprinted with permission from the grapevine magazine. Alcoholics anonymous, big book the doctors opinion audio.

Alcoholics anonymous original manuscript signed by bill w. Alcoholic addiction xxv or xxvii 1st edition the doctors opinion dr. Nov 26, 2009 the doctors opinion on alcoholism revisited november 2011 1. Its because my body is physically allergic to alcohol and a reaction is produced in my body which is different from another person. Dec 25, 2019 howard l reads the doctors opinion from the big book of alcoholics anonymous first published in 1939. The doctors opinion on alcoholism was presented on november 15, 2011.

Description the basic text of the alcoholics anonymous, which traces its roots, explores its precepts, and presents stories from participants that demonstrate the programs effectiveness. Silkworth was an alcoholism researcher and treatment provider at the towns hospital in new york city. The doctors opinion on alcoholism november 2011 youtube. As their commander strelkov explains there was no way slaviansk could be defended against superior artillery and air superiority with little means to. The classification of compulsive overeaters seems most difficult, and in much detail is outside the scope of this book. The big book of alcoholics anonymous opens with the doctors opinion, which was written by dr. Alcoholics anonymous, the doctor s opinion the first and second edition book alcoholics anon. I have specialized in the treatment of alcoholism for many years. Months before the first book publication of alcoholics anonymous, in april of 1939 a large volume with thick paper that was immediately nicknamed the big book aas printed and then distributed copies of the proposed book to approximately 100 or less, according to some reports of their members along with doctors, psychiatrists. When i need a mental uplift, i often think of another case brought in by a physician prominent in new york. The exproblem drinker xiv, 18, 20 there is a solution. Jan 29, 2016 the doctors opinion contains two letters written by william d. Towns hospital for drug and alcohol addictions in new york city in the 1930s, during which time bill wilson, a future cofounder of alcoholics anonymous a. The saker is somewhat depressed that the insurgents in east ukraine retreated from slaviansk.