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. 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. The doctors opinion, a playlist by the big book study from desktop or your mobile device. So they felt having some positive words about the members coming from a doctor who worked in the field of alcoholism would be important. The only authority on the twelve steps is the book alcoholics anonymous referred to on the dust cover as the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. You will find the big book itself on this page by chapters as well as a link to the latest edition of aabb. An explanation of addictive illness found in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. It was penned by these sober alcoholics themselves. Joe and charlie aa speakers there is a solution from the joe and charlie big book study. We demand that the chapter the doctors opinion of the big book. 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. If so, they are invited to freely partake of any useful material being offered in this study guide of the aa big book. For the serious reader, the author recommends you do not skip this portion.
Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them. 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 doctors opinion on alcoholism november 2011 youtube. The doctors opinion on alcoholism was presented on november 15, 2011.
As laymen, our opinion as to its soundness may, of course, mean little. Petition we demand that the chapter the doctors opinion. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Beyond medicine, a doctors urge to save a patient from. 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 big book loop is a study group which has as its mission to provide an additional area of recovery and support to coes. The doctor s appraisal of the program suggested in the book lends authority to what the authors have to say. Women under 30 felt regret much more often than those over 30, the researchers found. The doctor s 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. 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 explains many things for which we cannot otherwise account.
We can trust the opinion of a physician with qualifications such as these. Physicians in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. 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. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the. A wellknown doctor, chief physician at a nationally prominent hospital specializing in alcoholic and drug addiction, gave alcoholics anonymous this letter.
A little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous 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. Joe and charlies doctors opinion big book step study my. The individual sections of this study guide material reflect ideas, emotions and attitudes you might hear from the mouth of that old timer over in the corner. A little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous. 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. Reading guide for the doctors opinion amethyst recovery. Ultimately, he and the studys lead author, jan walker, a member of the research faculty at beth israel deaconess medical center in boston, envision a record that is. 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. 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. The doctors opinion is an important part of the big book, as it details a.
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. Jan 10, 2012 ultimately, he and the studys lead author, jan walker, a member of the research faculty at beth israel deaconess medical center in boston, envision a record that is jointly written. 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. 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. Beginning again, in the opinion of the editor, is what the twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous are all about. 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 third and most recent edition of the big book contains 575 pages. As a laymen, our opinion as to its soundness may, of course, mean little. Jul 31, 2016 aa big book doctors opinion generation wakeup. William duncan silkworth henceforth be removed from all printings of the big book. 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. Publishing professionals hear book ideas at pitchapalooza by david shapiro the wall street journal.
The doctors theory that we have an allergy to alcohol interests us. What are some good books to read as a medical student, and why. 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 processed. 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.
The questions and answers you need to take charge of your health, revised edition parker, william h. The doctors opinion the doctors opinion contains two letters written by william d. 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. 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 doctors advice. 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.
Reading guide for the doctors opinion amethyst recovery center. In the course of his third treatment he acquired certain ideas concerning a possible means of recovery. But as exproblem drinkers, we can say that his explanation makes good sense. Doctor silkworth was the first in his field to look at alcoholism and drug addiction in a disease model that he. 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. Oct 22, 20 dwayne the rock johnson s speech will leave you speechless one of the most eye opening speeches duration. During any such meeting to study the aa big book, you would expect to encounter a wide variety of viewpoints on the portions under consideration. The doctors opinion is an important part of the big book, as it details a physicians view of alcoholism and recovery. Read from aa big book, the doctor s opinion, page xxviii, adapted to compulsive overeating. Each day in our big book study group a leader will take you through a section of the alcoholics anonymous big book. The book doctors, as they call themselves, are the authors of the essential guide to getting your book published, which instantly sold out at politics and prose. The medical community had a very low opinion of the alcoholic.
He is the author of 16 books on a wide variety of subjects, from memoir to middle grade fiction, sports to reference. Towns hospital for drug and alcohol addictions in new york city, where he had treated, one of the founding members of aa, bill w. 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. Alcoholism is a threefold malady that affects us mentally, physically, and spiritually. Doctors in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. There is also some brief writing by bill wilson, the founder of alcoholics anonymous. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. A study encourages people to take the doctors notes home. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. Dec 12, 2006 the best study done on surgical sterilization followed more than 10,000 women who had the procedure. Chapter two is the doctor s opinion out of the big book. Dwayne the rock johnsons speech will leave you speechless one of the most eye opening speeches duration. A little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous the doctors opinion.
The doctors opinion on alcoholism revisited november 2011. Read from aa big book, the doctors opinion, page xxviii, adapted to compulsive overeating. Nov 26, 2009 the doctors opinion on alcoholism revisited november 2011 1. 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. We the people demand one of the three following things of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc 1.