The doctor s opinion the doctor s opinion contains two letters written by william d. Joe and charlie tapes big book study mp3 joe and charlie a brief history. The doctors opinion the physician who, at our request, gave us this letter, has been kind enough to enlarge upon his views in another statement which follows. 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 two men began to study the book together, and over time, other members of aa. Joe and charlie tapes download mp3 format toledo aa. William silkworth is the author of alcoholics anonymous big book 4. Sep 1, 2014 posted by john s atheist big book study.
Im part of a big book study group in summit, nj meets friday nights. Silkworth chronic alcoholics pg xxv, xxvi, xxviii, xxix, 27 the doctor s opinion. It was written at a time when aa was just beginning to establish itself as a new outlet of recovery for people afflicted with what was rapidly becoming viewed as a disease. These members realized a 72% success rate from 19341938 died sober using this spiritual program of action. They might have gleaned from bills story the first chapter in the big book that silkworth had treated bill wilson for alcoholism several times. The doctors opinion on alcoholism november 20 slidecast. There are hundreds of questions to answer for the doctor s opinion, bills story, the is a solution, more about alcoholism and the rest. Alcoholic addiction xxv or xxvii 1st edition the doctor s opinion dr. 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.
Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them. Read from aa big book, the doctor s opinion, page xxviii, adapted to compulsive overeating. We demand that the chapter the doctors opinion of the big book. William silkworth author of the big book of 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. Summaries and main point for each chapter are also included.
Xxvxxvi the drs opinion a psychic change the eaa group. We demand that the chapter the doctors opinion of the. Reading guide for the doctors opinion amethyst recovery. Reading guide for the doctors opinion amethyst recovery center. Perhaps the most impressive thing he said in these letters was the simple declaration. Parts of this report are in the big book, the doctor s opinion in a study of carefully recorded histories of alcoholics in our hospital, two important facts appear to be outstanding.
We as laymen have a basic understanding and definition for the word allergy. Big book close study questions 120 big book close study questions 120112717. Chapter two is the doctor s opinion out of the big book. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. Silkworth later wrote the two letters contained in the section entitled the doctor s opinion at the beginning of alcoholics anonymous, the a. If so, they are invited to freely partake of any useful material being offered in this study guide of the aa big book. Alcoholics anonymous, the doctor s opinion the first and second edition book alcoholics anonymous is in public domain in the united states. This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The chapter the doctors opinion we discuss letters from dr william d. Silkworth who contributed greatly to our young fellowship in its adolescence. Preface aa big book preface aa big book big book of aa alcoholics anonymous doctor s opinion how it works aa preamble alcoholism recovery 4th edition 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr.
Eventually i decided that i should try working the. A little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous the doctors opinion. It is also in the drs opinion that we see the use of the wording alcoholic of your type. I recently found the website of one of the doctors in the big book the doctor s opinion a letter from dr. For the serious reader, the author recommends you do not skip this portion.
The doctors opinion is an important part of the big book, as it details a. Original aa members documented their experience in the big book. The doctors opinion on alcoholism was presented on tuesday. Silkworth had a profound influence on wilson and encouraged him to realize that alcoholism was more than just an issue of moral weakness. Aa big book big book of aa alcoholics anonymous doctors opinion how it works aa preamble alcoholism recovery 4th edition 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. Reprinted with permission from the grapevine magazine. The big book is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, primarily written by one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa, bill w. Opinion has been kept intact, just as it was originally written in. 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. Provided to youtube by cdbaby the doctor s opinion alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous.
We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. 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. The exproblem drinker xiv, 18, 20 there is a solution. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. It s the big book step study approach that originated in hyannis ian, i think you and i have discussed this before. World directory of primary purpose groups big book study for a. He introduced wilson to the idea that alcoholism had a pathological, diseaselike basis. 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. It was incorporated into the chapter the doctor s opinion together with extracts from a paper he. William duncan silkworth henceforth be removed from all printings of the big book. Doctor silkworth was the first in his field to look at alcoholism and drug addiction in a disease model that he called.
This chapter is composed mostly of two open letters to aa from dr. It is the originator of the seminal twelvestep method widely used to treat addictions that range from alcoholism, heroin, meth and marijuana addiction, as well as overeating. We demand that the chapter the doctors opinion of the big. A current 200 page study guide for the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous. The doctors opinion study questions alcoholics anonymous.
Aa history silkworth psychological rehabilitation of. Joe and charlie aa speakers there is a solution from the joe and charlie big book study duration. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa wilson, bill, silkworth, william, bob, dr. Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous the doctor s opinion. The doctors opinion an explanation of addictive illness found in the big book of herbert malinoff, md, facp, fasam specialist in chronic pain and addictive. 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.
Silkworths explanation of alcoholism as a twofold disease, affecting mind and body. Its not about being sponsoredits about sponsoring others that is a predictor. Joe and charlie the doctors opinion the big book comes alive duration. William silkworth wrote the letters in the chapter titled the doctor s opinion in the book alcoholics anonymous. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states hyannis format meeting schedule. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. The doctors opinion contains two letters written by william d. You may rely absolutely on anything they say about themselves. We of alcoholics anonymous believe that the reader will be interested in the medical estimate of the plan ofrecovery described in this book. Towns hospital for drug and alcohol addictions in new york city, where he had treated, one of the founding members of aa, bill w.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The readings are from the aa zbig book, 3rd edition andor the ztwelve steps and twelve traditions. 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. There is also some brief writing by bill wilson, the founder of alcoholics anonymous. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. Chapter two is the doctor s opinion from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Read it, study it, live with it, loan it, scatter it, and then learn from it what it means to be an a. If we practice the 12 steps, we are granted a daily reprieve. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. 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. Joe had wondered if charlie might be the countrywestern singer charlie pride.
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. My sponsor, john sometimes referred to as jaywalker john, caught on with the big book step study group in florida when he came out of his 12th rehab. We the people demand one of the three following things of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc 1. Background on the doctor s 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. Nov 05, 2015 provided to youtube by cdbaby the doctors opinion alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Oct, 2009 i recently found the website of one of the doctors in the big book the doctor s opinion a letter from dr. The doctor saw that an entire psychic change was the solution to this problem, but knew of no way to. In order to set our tone for this meeting i ask that we bow our heads in a few moments of silent prayer. Nov 18, 2014 the doctors opinion alcoholics anonymous p. They can produce a sense of ease and comfort and contentment. Ive posted the first selection from the doctors opinion below. Towns hospital for drug and alcohol addictions in new york city in the 1930s, during which time bill wilson, a future cofounder of alcoholics anonymous a.
Jan 29, 2017 after a few years, someone told him about another man who was equally enthusiastic about the big book. Emotions produce euphoric and intoxicating effects. Preface aa big book preface aa big book big book of aa alcoholics anonymous doctors opinion how it works aa preamble alcoholism recovery 4th edition 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. A little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous the.
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 big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa this is the big book of alcoholics anonymous, describing how to recover from alcoholism, written by the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa, bill w. And silkworth was the gotoman in this area was out of answers. This concept can be described as building blocks as they are expanded upon as we go through the book.
For instance, say you are allergic to strawberries and you eat them. If you dont have a big book, its time you bought one. William silkworth wrote the letters in the chapter titled the doctors opinion in the book alcoholics anonymous. 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. The doctor s opinion the physician who, at our request, gave us this letter, has been kind enough to enlarge upon his views in another statement which follows. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the doctor s opinion. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa by. A recent biography 2002 describes his life and work.
In this statement he confirms what we who have suffered alcoholic torture must believethat the body of the alcoholic is quite as abnormal as his mind. Silkworth wrote a letter of support for use in fundraising for the book. The doctor s opinion is only eight pages long but it introduces us to some essential concepts of the problem of alcoholism and the solution discovered by the authors of the book. The doctors opinion in bothca rdiac and tubercularca ses,t he acts whichl ed to. 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. Then ill suggest that you post a new thread in the big book study. Some people get over allergies, but we learn later in the big book, that alcoholics never get over alcoholism.
D the physician who, at our request, gave us this let ter, has been kind enough to enlarge. Aa speakers joe and charlie the doctors opinion the. Doctor silkworth s opinion was that alcoholics are unable to drink normally and that if they are incapable of maintaining total abstinence then there is little hope for their recovery. A little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous. An explanation of addictive illness found in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. If you have an allergy to something, it would always be indicated or manifested by some physical reaction. Silkworth said, i personally know of 30 of these cases who were of the type with whom other. Study guide that explores solutions for alcoholics and drug addicts kindle edition by c.
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