Quotable Quotes for A.A. History Lovers

Dick B.

Dale Mitchel, who wrote the biography of Bill Wilson’s doctor, William D. Silkworth, M.D.,

stated:

During his third visit to Towns Hospital, Bill [Wilson] had a discussion with Dr. Silkworth on the subject of the “Great Physician.” . . . . In fact, Bill Wilson himself wrote that he had thought about this discussion before he decided to check himself into Towns for the last time. . . . Wilson wrote: “Alcoholism took longer to kill, but the result was the same. Yes, if there was any Great Physician that could cure the alcohol sickness, I’d better find him now, at once” See Dale Mitchel, Silkworth The Little Doctor Who Loved Drunks: The Biography of William Duncan Silkworth, M.D. (Center City, MN: Hazelden, 2002), 44.

Silkworth has not been given the appropriate credit for his position on a spiritual conversion, particularly as it may relate to true Christian benefits. Several sources, including Norman Vincent Peale in his book The Positive Power of Jesus Christ, agree that it was Dr. Silkworth who used the term “The Great Physician” to explain the need in recovery for a relationship with Jesus Christ. If true, this reference to Jesus has all but been eliminated from Alcoholics Anonymous history. In the formation of A.A., Wilson initially insisted on references to God and Jesus, as well as the Great Physician. See Mitchel, Silkworth, 50.

Bill Wilson said: “Henrietta, the Lord has been so wonderful to me, curing me of this terrible disease, that I just want to keep talking about it and telling people” See Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th ed., page 191.

Dr. Bob Smith said: “It is a most wonderful blessing to be relieved of the terrible curse with which I was afflicted. . . . Your Heavenly Father will never let you down!” Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th ed., pages 180-81.

A.A. Number Three Bill Dotson said: “That sentence, ‘The Lord has been so wonderful to me, curing me of this terrible disease, that I just want to keep telling people about it,’ has been a sort of golden text for the A.A. program and for me.” Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th ed., page 191.

Mitchell K., who wrote a biography of Clarence H. Snyder {who founded A.A. in Cleveland in 1939), stated: “Clarence was ‘called on the carpet’ numerous times for using of his full name wherever he went. Some of his programs and flyers said, ‘Clarence Snyder of Alcoholics Anonymous will speak on this new cure for alcoholism.’ These even listed Clarence’s place of work so people could contact him.” See Mitchell K., How It Worked: The Story of Clarence H. Snyder and the Early Days of Alcoholics Anonymous in Cleveland, Ohio (NY: Washingtonville, AA Big Book Study Group, 1999), 171.

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Alcohol abuse help is very important if you are unable to control your alcoholic cravings. Otherwise, alcohol addiction shall result from it. Alcoholism is very dangerous. Sometimes, it can cause death either as a victim or as a perpetrator.

Alcohol addicts have distorted thinking faculty. They are driven by intense and overwhelming emotions. If the emotions are negative such as anger or hatred, it may compel the addict to commit crimes such as physical abuse or worse, murder. Victims may be a family member, relatives, friends, co-workers, neighbors or anybody else.

There are four types of alcohol treatment. These are in-patient, out-patient, Christian-motivate, and adolescent-exclusive. Each of these treatments is unique.

In In-patient alcohol abuse help, you will have to attend support groups, where you shall meet different individuals sharing alcoholic problems similar to yours. These support groups are held in a safe environment conducive to your recovery. It is different from what you have been accustomed to when you were still binge drinking on beers, vodka, gin, whiskey, and combination of other alcoholic beverages.

You can also make friends with other members of the support group and earn support from them as well. At times, the friendship made inside the support groups extend even outside when you all have recovered and graduated from the treatment.

In Out-patient treatment, you will experience symptoms and emotions similar to the In-patient treatment. Detoxification is necessary and you have to stay sober and rid your body of alcohol, leading to physical withdrawal stage. In this stage of the alcohol abuse help, most alcoholics experience pain as they fight the urge to have a shot of alcohol. However, this period is relatively short. Thence, it is very important that you are able to survive this stage.

You do not have to worry about it because you will be given all the support. You will also attend your own support groups just like in an In-patient treatment. The only difference is that, instead of staying within the centers facilities, you will have to go home and stay with your family.

Support groups are helpful in keeping you sober until your cravings are gone and you will start living an alcohol-free life. Among the support groups, the most popular is the Alcoholics Anonymous. It is widely available in the United States. Alcoholics Anonymous has a 12-step program to help addicts earn their life back.

Christian-motivated alcohol abuse help is governed by a Christian organization. Its program is integrated with faith in God. Those who are admitted are asked if they believe in the existence of God. People running such treatment centers believe that God can help you become sober and live a peaceful life.

Most often, patients who are admitted to Christian treatment centers become a believer of God. In fact, it is taught that only through him can you find yourself healed and on the right path.

Sometimes, teens and adolescents may become alcohol addicts. Of course, while they may also share symptoms and emotions identical to the adults, it would be better if they are admitted to an alcohol abuse help center designed exclusively for teens and adolescents.

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Question by Truth: is alcoholics anonymous helpful?
or just faith healing which have been determined by the courts to be religious and by their own statistics as being worthless?

Best answer:

Answer by The Beat
If you’re an alcoholic.

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