We demand that the chapter the doctors opinion of the big book. The doctors opinion on alcoholism november 2011 youtube. The doctors opinion on alcoholism was presented on november 15. 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. My assignment right now is reading the doctor s opinion and going paragraph by paragraph and writing my feelings on whats said. Study guide that explores solutions for alcoholics and drug addicts c. The doctors opinion from the big book of alcoholics anonymous being read aloud. Alcoholics anonymous, the doctor s opinion the first and second edition book alcoholics anonymous is in public domain in the united states. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the doctors opinion.
The chapter the doctors opinion we discuss letters from dr william d. 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. Study guide that explores solutions for alcoholics and drug addicts kindle. 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. Ive posted the first selection from the doctors opinion below. Silkworth who contributed greatly to our young fellowship in its adolescence. The doctors opinion is an important part of the big book, as it details a physicians view of alcoholism and recovery. We of alcoholics anonymous believe that the reader will be interested in the medical esti mate of the plan of recovery described in this book. The doctors opinion alcoholics anonymous big book podcast.
There are several other good topic threads within the big book study here. Reading guide for the doctors opinion amethyst recovery center. Provided to youtube by cdbaby the doctor s opinion alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous. Silkworth wrote the letters in the chapter titled the doctors opinion in the book alcoholics anonymous. Hear recovered addict and big book mucker, cameron f. The big book of alcoholics anonymous and twelve step programs across the world have helped millions of people recover from addictions. Xxvxxvi the drs opinion a psychic change the eaa group. 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. 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. 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. 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. Moreover, it needs to be understood by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Howard l reads the doctors opinion from the big book of alcoholics anonymous first published in 1939. The doctors opinion from the big book of alcoholics anonymous being.
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