We demand that the chapter the doctors opinion of the big. This program will describe a physicians view of alcoholism. Some people get over allergies, but we learn later in the big book, that alcoholics never get over alcoholism. They can produce a sense of ease and comfort and contentment. Chapter two is the doctor s opinion out of the big book. Chapter two is the doctors opinion out of the big book. 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. Silkworth chronic alcoholics pg xxv, xxvi, xxviii, xxix, 27 the doctor s opinion. Silkworth chronic alcoholics pg xxv, xxvi, xxviii, xxix, 27 the doctors opinion. It appears in the big book based on a suggestion by dr esther l richardson of john hopkins hospital. That the cure daily reprieve, actually comes from the realm of spirituality, which for dr. Howard l reads the doctors opinion from the big book of alcoholics anonymous first published in 1939. The personal stories section has been omitted from this version.
Convincing testimony must surely come from medical men who have had experience with the sufferings of our. William duncan silkworth henceforth be removed from all printings of the big book. The doctors opinion on alcoholism was presented on november 15, 2011. 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. Opinion in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. This page is dedicated to the recordings that took place beginning with the 80th anniversary of the big books publishing. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous.
We of alcoholics anonymous believe that the reader will be interested in the medical estimate of the plan ofrecovery described in this book. The doctors opinion pamphlet san diego imperial area. The second narrative by dr silkworth was not a letter. If you have an allergy to something, it would always be indicated or manifested by some physical reaction. The exproblem drinker xiv, 18, 20 there is a solution. 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. 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. 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. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book.
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. If we practice the 12 steps, we are granted a daily reprieve. 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. The subject presented in this book seems to me to be of paramount importance to.
Aug 05, 20 in my opinion, calling alcoholism an allergy is a good comparison, but it does break down if you push the analogy too far. Sample screen from the doctors opinion workshop history of alcoholism as a disease. The recovery program prior to publication of the big book, there were two groups in akron and new york. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. Nov 26, 2009 the doctors opinion on alcoholism revisited november 2011 1. The doctors opinion study questions alcoholics anonymous. A little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous the. For instance, say you are allergic to strawberries and you eat them. For additional information about aa or to order the big. This page contains the recordings from the doctor s opinion.
Big book, alcoholics anonymous the doctors opinion. This page contains the recordings from the doctors opinion. A wellknown doctor, chief physician at a nationally prominent hospital specializing in alcoholic and drug addiction, gave alcoholics anonymous this letter. We believe, and so suggested a few years ago, that the action of alcohol on these chronic alcoholics is a manifestation of an allergy. We as laymen have a basic understanding and definition for the word allergy. A little ditty on the big book, 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. The doctors opinion day 1 by the big book study published on 20160830t22.
The second edition 1955 consisted of 1,150,000 copies. The big book was originally published in 1939 by aa founders bill w. The subject presented in this book seems to me to be of paramount importance to those afflicted with alcoholic addiction. Following the forewords, there appears a section called the doctors opinion. Main points from alcoholics anonymous foreward, the. Alcoholic addiction xxv or xxvii 1st edition the doctors opinion dr. The doctors opinion on alcoholism revisited november 2011. There have been numerous reprints and revisions, in addition to translations into dozens of languages. Preface to the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition. A compilation of recordings from a 28 week big book workshop. Alcoholic addiction xxv or xxvii 1st edition the doctor s opinion dr. 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. 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.
An explanation of addictive illness found in the big book of 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. The doctors opinion is an important part of the big book, as it details a physicians view of alcoholism and recovery. Jun 18, 2006 what the doctor is doing here is humbling himself. The book is published by alcoholics anonymous world services. Study guide that explores solutions for alcoholics and drug addicts. We the people demand one of the three following things of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc 1. 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. Reading guide for the doctors opinion amethyst recovery. 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. 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. The doctors theory that we have an allergy to alcohol interests us. Sample screen from the doctors opinion workshop the effects of alcohol. The doctors opinion an explanation of addictive illness found in the big book of alcoholics anonymous dawn farm lecture series november 15, 2011 2.
Towns hospital for drug and alcohol addictions in new york city, where he had treated, one of the founding members of aa, 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. Sample screen from the doctors opinion workshop dr silkworths letter of recommendation in the aa big book. Click on the attachment below to download an powerpoint presentation that covers the main points from alcoholics anonymous foreward, the doctors opinion, and pp. The doctors opinion, a playlist by the big book study from desktop or your mobile device. Big book 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. Nov 04, 2010 alcoholics anonymous, the doctor s opinion the first and second edition book alcoholics anonymous is in public domain in the united states. A little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. I say this after many years experience as medical director of one of the oldest hospitals in the country treating alcoholic and drug addiction.
We demand that the chapter the doctors opinion of the big book. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. 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 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. The doctors opinion alcoholics anonymous big book podcast. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. Emotions produce euphoric and intoxicating effects.
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. Convincing testimony must surely come from medical men who have had experience with the sufferings of. Nov 05, 2015 provided to youtube by cdbaby the doctors opinion alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous. Book study 1 doctors opinion 11 by the big book study published on 20160829t19. Reprinted with permission from the grapevine magazine. In the course of his third treatment he acquired certain ideas concerning a possible means of recovery. Jun 22, 2015 the letter also served as a medical endorsement in the foundations fund raising efforts and later was included in its entirety in the big book introduction the doctors opinion. Doctors in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Chapter three breaks down the early history of doctor silkworth, doctor bob and bill wilson. The doctors opinion on alcoholism november 2011 youtube. 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. 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.
Read from aa big book, the doctors opinion, page xxviii, adapted to compulsive overeating. Reading guide for the doctors opinion amethyst recovery center. The big book of alcoholics anonymous opens with the doctors opinion, which was written by dr. We demand that the chapter the doctors opinion of the. 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. The doctors opinion in bothca rdiac and tubercularca ses,t he. This page is dedicated to the recordings that took place beginning with the 80th anniversary of the big book s publishing. The doctors opinion by the big book study published on 20160830t23.
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