Where in Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book are drugs mentioned?

Answer 1

The word "drug" appears once (162:0) and the word "drugged" also only once (142:1) The Book Alcoholics Anonymous is written by and for alcoholics. Not drug addicts - although anyone can benefit from having a spiritual awakening proposed as the solution for Alcoholism since such psychic change will solve ALL problems.

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Danny S,

http://recoveredalcoholic.blogspot.com

If you count the stories the no-drugs-in-Big-Book answer is literally true but a little misleading. At page 410 of the 4th edition, the Big Book uses the words "pep pills," "Benzedrine," "tranquilizers," "intravenous Demorol," and "codeine." On page 411 it says: "Today, I find I can't work my A.A. program while taking pills, nor may I even have them around for dire emergencies only. I can't say, 'Thy will be done,' and take a pill. I can't say, 'I'm powerless over alcohol but solid alcohol is okay.'" (Emphasis added.)

Similarly, at page 549 the Big Book says: "I'm able to say I've not had a drink since that time and that I take no sedation or narcotics, for this program is to me one of complete sobriety."

Its hard to imagine an alcoholic growing up in the 60's, 70's, or 80's and never trying drugs, or never abusing drugs. The only requirement for A.A. membership is a desire to stop drinking, and page 142 of the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions is specific about welcoming in membership someone with "another addiction even worse stigmatized." Furthermore, it is a consensus opinion among A.A. members that you are not sober if you are still abusing other mood-altering drugs.

Answer 2

Drugs are mentioned throughout the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book, particularly in the chapter titled "The Doctor's Opinion" where it discusses the physical and mental effects of alcohol and drugs. Additionally, the book addresses the issue of drug addiction in various personal stories and the chapter "The Family Afterward."