Alcoholics Anonymous, the Doctor’s Opinion
Alcoholics Anonymous, The Doctor’s Opinion —————————————————————- The first and second edition book “Alcoholics Anonymous” is in public domain in the United States. The Big Book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. First published in 1939. “The Little Doctor Who Loved Drunks” A letter from Dr. Silkworth to Alcoholics Anonymous in 1939 Dr. Silkworth defines alcoholism – “Of course an alcoholic ought to be freed from his physical craving for liquor” – Big book XXVII “We believe, and so suggested a few years ago, that the action of alcohol on these chronic alcoholics is a manifestation of an allergy; that the phenomenon of craving is limited to this class and never occurs in the average temperate drinker.” – Big book XXVIII (NEVER means not one time!)
A short 2 minute video on the one of the guys living in Welcome Community Home, Batu Arang. A place for recovering drug addicts with AIDS. About how he came to be there and what I think goes on subconsciously in his mind. Finalist for Digi Apostrophe 2008 Short Shorts contest. thestar.com.my