Page 74: "The rule is we must be hard on ourself but always considerate of others."
This is the only "rule" in the big book, though in the "Doctor's Opinion" (xxix) Dr. Silkworth refers to "the only effort necessary being that to follow a few simple rules"
The trump card that lets us all hang onto whatever opinions we care to is on the last page, page 164, where we are told "Our book is meant to be suggestive only."
With you in the Fellowship of the Spirit,
Bob H.
Lethbridge, Alberta
Yes, there are guidelines and principles outlined in Alcoholics Anonymous' "Big Book". Some of these principles are on page 58, where the 12 Steps are introduced, and on page 164, which discusses the spiritual principles of AA. It is recommended to carefully read and interpret the entire book to understand the program fully.
Alcoholics Anonymous (also commonly referred to by the acronym AA) is easily found throughout the United Kingdom. One can find a complete listing of locations on the official UK Alcoholics Anonymous website.
Yes, AA is found around the world.
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship made up of recovered and recovering alcoholics.They have found a way to live happy without alcohol.There primary purpose is to help other alcoholics, (those who wish to) recover from alcoholism.There preamble states there are no fees or dues whatsoever.Their 3rd tradition states the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking (period).
Support for recovering alcoholics can be found in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings, where individuals can connect with others in similar situations and receive peer support. Additionally, counseling and therapy provided by mental health professionals can also offer guidance and resources for those in recovery. Many communities and organizations offer support groups and resources specifically for individuals recovering from alcohol addiction.
has been found to have a higher dropout rate.
Offices of private practitioners , Hospitals and health clinics , Public schools , Self- help organizations such as Alcoholics Anonymous.
Swami Sivananda, a spiritual teacher and proponent of yoga philosophy, is often attributed with the quote "Pain is the touchstone of all spiritual progress." The idea behind this is that facing and overcoming challenges and suffering can lead to personal growth and enlightenment.
A free route planner can be found at The AA website. They also include traffic and road conditions. Do not confuse this with AA also know as Alcoholics Anonymous.
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings can be found in many different locations across the country. The website, AA, offers a service that allows one to search for a location near them.
Online AA meetings can be found very easily by doing a simple search. A list of online meetings can also be found by going to the Alcoholics Anonymous website and clicking the "How to Find A.A. Meetings."
There are several avenues of help for any individual who admits to themselves that they have an alcohol dependency problem. Organisations such as Alcoholics Anonymous can be found locally and there are also organisations to help the family as well such as Addaction.
There are many ways to get help with a gambling addiction. Gamblers Anonymous, a 12 step recovery program modeled after Alcoholics Anonymous, is a good place to start. Cognitive behavior therapy is a 4 step treatment that attempts to change the way the gambler views gambling has found some success. This is a good starting point: http://www.helpguide.org/mental/gambling_addiction.htm