A wellknown doctor, chief physician at a nationally prominent hospital specializing in alcoholic and drug addiction, gave alcoholics anonymous this letter. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a. 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. Doctor suzanne humphries is the author of an intriguing book which is recommended by many of the doctors. We the people demand one of the three following things of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc 1. The 2 nd edition big book was introduced 16 years later at the historic 1955 international convention in st louis. Ill ask my sponsor when i talk to her again but i thought i might be able to get an explanation here tonight or before i talk to her.
This page is dedicated to the recordings that took place beginning with the 80th anniversary of the big book s publishing. Doctors in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The doctors opinion reprinted from pages xxv xxxii the book, alcoholics anonymous, 4th edition we of alcoholics anonymous believe that the reader will be interested in the medical estimate of the plan of recovery described in this book. Please do not state that you are in stephanies workshop, for it is a break of my anonymity. This page contains the recordings from the doctor s opinion. Created to carry the message of recovery to all addicts. The doctors bookshelf a blog of books every doctor should read.
The doctor s opinion study questions mip family group. Study guide that explores solutions for alcoholics and drug addicts. Chapter four is a history of the oxford group and the 12 steps. 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. The doctors opinion is an important part of the big book, as it details a. The doctors opinion, a playlist by the big book study from desktop or your mobile device. Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous the doctor s opinion study questions. But after taking a deeper look, hes changed his mind. Intern by doctor x, first medical nonfiction i read and totally got me hooked on them. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to impart to each of us based on their experience and knowledge of alcoholism and their program of recovery. Chapter two is the doctor s opinion from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Click on the attachment below to download an powerpoint presentation that covers the main points from alcoholics anonymous foreward, the doctors opinion, and pp. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc.
The doctor s opinion gives a brief description of the phenomenon of craving that alcoholics develop when they ingest alcohol that most other people dont. My assignment right now is reading the doctor s opinion and going paragraph by paragraph and writing my feelings on whats said. I noticed that they mention the word craving several times in this section. What is the doctors opinion from the alcoholics big book.
After they have succumbed to the desire again, as so many do, and the phenomenon of craving develops, they pass. We demand that the chapter the doctors opinion of the. 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. The doctors opinion the doctors opinion contains two letters written by william d. Much has been written pro and con, but among physicians, the general. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. David casarett used to think of medical marijuana as a joke. The doctors opinion study questions alcoholics anonymous. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Main points from alcoholics anonymous foreward, the. Eventually i decided that i should try working the steps, so i found a sponsor who suggested we read the big book and go. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. 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.
My life as asober alcoholic and subsequent study of aa through living its principles in my daily life. When sharing on the sunday night big book step study meeting, please identify yourself as. 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. You will find the big book itself on this page by chapters as well as a link to the latest edition of aabb. I also liked and the band played on and emperor of all maladies. There is also some brief writing by bill wilson, the founder of alcoholics anonymous. Aa speakers joe and charlie the doctors opinion the big book comes alive. It slowly destroys a persons mind and their ability to complete everyday tasks.
We of alcoholics anonymous believe that the reader will be interested in the medical estimate of the plan of recovery described in this book. Each day in our big book study group a leader will take you through a section of the alcoholics anonymous big book. Then ill suggest that you post a new thread in the big book study forum here and list some of the commonalities between your experience and. Therefore, by extension, your opinion can safely be ignored, as you are just a lone nutter. The doctor s description of alcoholism shows clearly the dire physical condition of the alcoholic. 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. To whom it may concern which is in the beginning of the doctors opinion in the big book.
Alzheimers disease ad is an irreversible brain disease. 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. The big book of alcoholics anonymous and twelve step programs across the world have helped millions of people recover from addictions. Study guide that explores solutions for alcoholics and drug addicts c. The doctors opinion on alcoholism was presented on november 15, 2011. He also explains his theory of why alcoholics are unable to control their drinking. We of alcoholics anonymous believe that the reader will be interested in the medical estimate of the plan ofrecovery described in this book. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book. A compilation of recordings from a 28 week big book workshop.
What is the doctor s opinion about the future of mr. Opinions expressed by forbes contributors are their own. Please ignore anything in the group sessions or this workbook that you feel contradicts what you find in the big book. We doctors have realized for a long time that some form of moral psychology was of urgent importance to alcoholics, but its application presented difficulties beyond our conception. Reading guide for the doctors opinion amethyst recovery center. 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. The subject presented in this book seems to me to be of paramount importance to those afflicted with alcoholic addiction. The doctors opinion on alcoholism november 2011 youtube. William duncan silkworth henceforth be removed from all printings of the big book. This immediately precipitates us into a seething caldron of debate. Read from aa big book, the doctor s opinion, pages xviiixxix, adapted to compulsive overeating. Frequently asked questions abstinence afflicted aggregate alcohol alcoholic alcoholics anonymous alcoholism all addictions allergy amends anonymous atheist audio avocation big book big book meeting bills story bill w. Joe and charlies doctors opinion big book step study. We demand that the chapter the doctors opinion of the big book.
Big book study guide the doctors opinion essentials of recovery. The doctors opinion was page one and the basic text ended at page 179. Ive been instructed to reread the doctor s opinion in the big book by my sponsor. Chapter three breaks down the early history of doctor silkworth, doctor bob, and bill wilson. Whether the addiction is alcohol, drugs, food or any other addiction the program of. Step study sundays 8pm est big book meeting same number as above note. The personal stories section has been omitted from this version.
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