Reading guide for the doctors opinion amethyst recovery. But as exproblem drinkers, we can say that his explanation makes good sense. Preface to the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition. Or, failing to comply with either demand under whatever pretext, that alcoholics anonymous world services inc.
The doctors opinion on alcoholism revisited november 2011. Nov 05, 2015 provided to youtube by cdbaby the doctors opinion alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous. 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. 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. Sep 30, 2011 my feeling is that the doctor s opinion helped immesurably with doing away with the notion that alcoholism is a lack of exerting moral willpower. And hundreds of hours of meditaiton and mindfulness audio content. 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.
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. The doctor s theory that we have an allergy to alcohol interests us. 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. Reading guide for the doctors opinion amethyst recovery center.
Nov 06, 2008 frequently asked questions abstinence afflicted aggregate alcohol alcoholic alcoholics anonymous alcoholism all addictions allergy amends anonymous atheist audio avocation big book big book meeting bill s story bill w. Preface aa big book preface aa big book big book of aa alcoholics anonymous doctors opinion how it works aa preamble alcoholism recovery 4th edition 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. The subject presented in this book seems to me to be of paramount importance to. Howard l reads the doctors opinion from the big book of alcoholics anonymous first published in 1939.
For a number of years i had a big book on a shelf that did a great job at collecting dust. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Alcoholic addiction xxv or xxvii 1st edition the doctor s opinion dr. Following the forewords, there appears a section called the doctors opinion. Big book from the members of the aa history lovers edited by glenn chesnut preface 4th edit. Reprinted from pages xxv xxxii the book, alcoholics anonymous, 4th edition. 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. We demand that the chapter the doctors opinion of the big book. Alcoholics anonymous big book kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr. 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.
Big book kindle edition by world services, alcoholics anonymous, wilson, bill. Jacqueline chang s paper given to the national workshop for health liaison in york in 1998 and published in the winter 1999 edition of the aa news. As the big book says later on, the problem is centered in the mind, but its not about mental control. All of us alcoholics that have tried to stop on our own will attest to the fact we have no control at all. 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. In the letter that dr silkworth wrote for the book it was very important in another way as he was one of the first ones to actually describe and define the disease of alcoholism. Bobs nightmare, the forewords, the doctors opinion and the appendices. Original aa members documented their experience in the big book. 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.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. There is also some brief writing by bill wilson, the founder of alcoholics anonymous. A little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous. We of alcoholics anonymous believe that the reader will be interested in the medical estimate of the plan of recovery described in this book. 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. In the course of his third treatment he acquired certain ideas concerning a possible means of recovery. The doctors opinion study questions alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous big book kindle edition by wilson. 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. Aa big book app original audio, full text, 10k hours of. In the doctor s opinion, section of the book, alcoholics anonymous, you will read of several different types of alcoholics.
A well known doctor, chief physician at a nationally prominent hospital specializing in alcoholic and drug addiction, gave alcoholics anonymous this letter. For additional information about aa or to order the big book or other publications, please visit. 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. There are two defining symptoms of alcoholism given in the book. We the people demand one of the three following things of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc 1. Silkworth s original statement, there have been added, in the. After the foreword is a section called the doctors opinion, which details the observations and beliefs of dr. The 2 nd edition big book was introduced 16 years later at the historic 1955 international convention in st louis. Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous the doctor s opinion study questions. Following the forewords, there appears a section called the doctor s opinion. The doctors opinion, a playlist by the big book study from desktop or your mobile device. The doctors opinion on alcoholism revisited november 2011 1. The doctors opinion by the big book study published on 20160829t19. Main points from alcoholics anonymous foreward, the.
These readings describe the nature of the alcoholic. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. 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 silkworths opinion was that alcoholics are unable to drink normally and that. The doctors opinion was page one and the basic text ended at page 179.
The author indicates that there are so many different types of alcoholics that he will not list them all. The doctors opinion contains two letters written by william d. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. When i came to aa they told me i had an allergy to alcohol and i could never drink it. An explanation of addictive illness found in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Book study 1 doctors opinion 11 by the big book study. Ive been instructed to reread the doctor s opinion in the big book by my sponsor. A little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous the doctors opinion. 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. In that setting, consider that, over in the corner, sits an old timer who has been around aa for over half a century. This also has been kept intact, just as it was originally written in 1939 by the late dr.
Our own experience validates his view of the physcial aspects of alchollism. I personally am convinced that the allergy diagnosis in the doctor s opinion of the big book is rooted in solid science, not in metaphor or outdated medicine. The doctor s opinion gives us a rational basis from which to begin our examination of the problem of alcoholism. Chang is a medical practitioner and was a nonalcoholic trustee of the general service board of alcoholics. The doctors opinion on alcoholism november 2011 youtube. The doctors opinion on alcoholism was presented on november 15, 2011. 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. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation.
The text got this name because the first edition of the book had rather thick pages, making the book even thicker than its content would suggest. Alcoholics anonymous, the doctor s opinion the first and second edition book alcoholics anonymous is in public domain in the united states. The aa big book app is the biggest and best mobile app for 12 step recovery. Annotated aa handbook a companion to the big book by frank d. A wellknown doctor, chief physician at a nationally prominent hospital specializing in alcoholic and drug addiction, gave alcoholics anonymous this letter. Alcoholic selftest using the big book of aa step 12. The doctors opinion an explanation of addictive illness found in the big book of alcoholics anonymous dawn farm lecture series november 15, 2011 2. Came to believe that a rational, compassionate scientific approach could help us. I would suggest that you crack open the big book youve said that you have an electronic copy of it, so thats good and start with the doctors. Nov 04, 2010 alcoholics anonymous, the doctors opinion the first and second edition book alcoholics anonymous is in public domain in the united states. 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. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. I rode the wave of going to meetings and talking talk to.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous and twelve step programs across the world have helped millions of people recover from addictions. In 1939 when the big book was written the correct diagnosis for that reaction was an allergy. We admitted that we had difficulty moderating our alcohol intakethat our lives had become. 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. 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 doctors opinion in late 1934 i attended a patient who, though he had been a competent businessman of good earning capacity, was an alcoholic of a type i had come to regard as hopeless. Silkworth was the medical director of townes hospital in new york city, a renowned hospital in the field of alcoholism. Read from aa big book, appendix ii, spiritual experience, pages 569570, adapted to compulsive overeating. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism is often referred to in alcoholics anonymous meetings aa as the big book. 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. When we got to the doctors opinion, i was told to read it every day for thirty days. My assignment right now is reading the doctor s opinion and going paragraph by paragraph and writing my feelings on what s said. We of alcoholics anonymous believe that the reader will be interested in the medical estimate of the plan ofrecovery described in this book. We admitted that we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable.
Towns hospital for drug and alcohol addictions in new york city, where he had treated, one of the founding members of aa, bill w. Featured in the doctors opinion of the big book of alcoholics anonymous is a letter from dr. Study guide that explores solutions for alcoholics and drug addicts c. The doctor agreed with the aa members that the body of the alcoholic is quite as abnormal as his mind. Convincing testimony must surely come from medical men who have had experience with the sufferings of. The personal stories section has been omitted from this version. Detailsclosed captioned dvd of the fourth edition of a. He is usually longwinded, repeats himself frequently, and has an opinion on just about anything or everything pertaining to the aa program. Includes an all new original audio recording and complete basic text. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. My assignment right now is reading the doctor s opinion and going paragraph by paragraph and writing my feelings on whats said. As laymen, our opinion as to its soundness may, of course, mean little. We demand that the chapter the doctors opinion of the big.
Provided to youtube by cdbaby the doctor s opinion alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous. 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. Thereafter chronic cases which would typically be considered hopeless or incapable of anything might find an answer in aa and the spiritual experience. Silkworth was an alcoholism researcher and treatment provider at the towns hospital in new york city. Usually you are dealing with the mind, but in the context of the big book, you are dealing with the body. I recommend that every member have a copy, to enhance their personal commitment to recovery and alcoholics anonymous. The doctors opinion the doctors opinion contains two letters written by william d.
A little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous the. We demand that the chapter the doctors opinion of the big book of aa be revised or removed 1. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alcoholics anonymous big book. Eventually i decided that i should try working the steps, so i found a sponsor who suggested we read the big book and go through the steps together. Home professionals a doctor s opinion this article is based on a transcript of dr. A doctors opinion alcoholics anonymous great britain. 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. We demand that the chapter the doctors opinion of the. Read from aa big book, the doctor s opinion, page xxviii, adapted to compulsive overeating. Bill renumbered the pages of the 2 nd edition so that page one began with bills story instead of the doctors opinion. He is also a past president of the michigan society of addiction medicine.
A copy of the original manuscript can be downloaded and printed out by clicking the image of the first edition big book at the top of this page. These members realized a 72% success rate from 19341938 died sober using this spiritual program of action. The doctors opinion alcoholics anonymous big book podcast. Big book study group rocketed to the 4th dimension god allows u turns drunks are square pegs be of service. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for 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. 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. Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. William duncan silkworth henceforth be removed from all printings of the big book. I noticed that they mention the word craving several times in this section. 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. William d download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Doctors in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12.
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