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. This book is great for the alcoholic who wants to learn more about the history of the aa big book while following the aa big book. 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. It is provided as a public service by district 20, south florida area 15 general service assembly of a. Consider the viewpoint of any individual member as just that. Yet as i watched the play recently at new yorks soho playhouse, i was struck by how little has changed through the years in our beliefs about. This specifically includes any comments by the author of this study guide of the. The doctors opinion an explanation of addictive illness found in the big book of alcoholics anonymous dawn farm lecture series november 15, 2011 2. Herbert malinoff, md, facp, fasam specialist in chronic pain and addictive illness medical director, pain recovery. Each day in our big book study group a leader will take you through a section of the alcoholics anonymous big book. I found a sponsor who suggested we read the big book and go through the steps together. The doctors opinion is an important part of the big book, as it details a physicians. Reading guide for the doctors opinion amethyst recovery center.
You will find the big book itself on this page by chapters as well as a link to the latest edition of aabb. 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. The publication of this book has not been authorized or endorsed by, and does not imply affiliation with alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. 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 doctors opinion on alcoholism november 20 slidecast. In a friendly, focused group of sponsors, sponsees, and others in recovery, we study and practice the 12 steps as they were originally described in the text, alcoholics anonymous. A little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous the doctors opinion. The doctors opinion on alcoholism was presented on tuesday. Silkworth begins his opinion in a letter to alcoholics anonymous in which he.
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 as of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. This created a thirst for an even greater knowledge of the vital information contained in the big book. Convincing testimony must surely come from medical men who have had experience with the sufferings of our. There is also some brief writing by bill wilson, the founder of alcoholics anonymous. 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. 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.
Alcoholics anonymous, the doctor s opinion the first and second edition book alcoholics anonymous is in public domain in the united states. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. I rode the wave of going to meetings and talking talk to. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program. The doctor s opinion the doctor s opinion contains two letters written by 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. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the doctors opinion. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the doctors opinion. 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. For a number of years i had a big book on a shelf that did a great job at collecting dust. Alcoholics anonymous, from the title of its own book. In the course of his third treatment he acquired certain ideas concerning a possible means of recovery. The doctors opinion an explanation of addictive illness found in. Breathes there a doctor who has not heard of or referred a patient to alcoholics anonymous aa.
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. The drama, about the founding of alcoholics anonymous, is a great way to learn how designating something as a disease is only a starting point for understanding the patients who experience it. Doctors in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Of course an alcoholic ought to be freed from his physical craving for. 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. Rely upon the twelve traditions the long form for clarification of what aa is and what aa is not. Alcoholism12 step support doctors opinion in big book question. Study guide that explores solutions for alcoholics and drug addicts kindle edition by c. Alcoholics anonymousthe big bookhas served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. We of alcoholics anonymous believe that the reader will be interested in the medical estimate of the plan of recovery described in this book. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. The big book loop is a study group which has as its mission to provide an additional area of recovery and support to coes. This site is neither endorsed nor approved by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Aa, alcoholics anonymous, has but one solution for the deadly disease of alcoholism. The doctors opinion on alcoholism revisited november 2011. Following are excerpts from the comments of doctors present at the annual meeting of the medical society of the state of new york where a paper on a. William duncan silkworth henceforth be removed from all printings of the big book. 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.
The doctors opinion on alcoholism november 2011 youtube. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12. 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. Provided to youtube by cdbaby the doctor s opinion alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. 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. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. 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. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism.
We the people demand one of the three following things of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc 1. We can trust the opinion of a physician with qualifications such as these. A little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous. 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. Towns hospital for drug and alcohol addictions in new york city, where he had treated, one of the founding members of aa, bill w. We demand that the chapter the doctors opinion of the. The anonymous press is not affiliated with alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Doctor silkworth was the first in his field to look at alcoholism and drug addiction in a disease model that he called. Ive been instructed to reread the doctors opinion in the big book by my sponsor.
With the appearance of the new book a great deal began to happen. We of alcoholics anonymous believe that the reader will be interested in the medical estimate of the plan ofrecovery described in this book. Study the big book, where it is explained how the first hundred pioneers did. The doctors 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. Then ill suggest that you post a new thread in the big book study forum. Alcoholism is a threefold malady that affects us mentally, physically, and spiritually. 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. To overcome and survive the disease and live happy, joyous and free, we must study and learn what the solution is and what we have to do to obtain it. The doctors appraisal of the program suggested in the book lends authority to what the authors have to say. Study guide that explores solutions for alcoholics and drug addicts. Alcoholism through a doctors eyes the new york times. This book shows where the wording has changed from the first edition and has the exact reproduction of the 1938 original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous. Alcohol abuse is a medical problem in its own right and complicates many others, yet arguably its most successful treatment remains the layled self management system outlined in the multiauthored book alcoholics anonymous, often referred to simply as the big book. I noticed that they mention the word craving several times in this section.
A wellknown doctor, chief physician at a nationally prominent hospital specializing in alcoholic and drug addiction, gave alcoholics anonymous this letter. The doctors opinion from the big book of alcoholics anonymous being read aloud. Big book alcoholics anonymous homepage healthyplace. Drs opinion 4th edition p xxv bills story chapter 1 p 1 16 there is a solution chapter 2 p 16 30 more about alcoholism chapter 3 p 30 43 we agnostics chapter 4 p 44 57 how it works chapter 5 p 58 71 into action continue reading big book of alcoholics anonymous. Bill wilson was the primary author of the big book and 12 steps but others did. The doctors opinion on alcoholism revisited november 2011 1. Convincing testimony must surely come from medical men who have had experience with the sufferings of.
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