Substance Abuse
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- An 1878 View of The Washingtonians
- Article from book "The Temperance Reform and its Great Reformers." The Washingtonians was an early predecessor of AA which faded away.
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- An A.A. History Archive
- A collection of articles and letters relating to the early history of Alcoholics Anonymous.
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- Big Book Early Manuscript
- This early draft of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous was written before the manuscript that was distributed for review.
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- Bill W Obituary
- New York Times News Service article on the passing of A.A. co-founder Bill W on Sunday, January 24, 1971.
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- Bill's Original Story
- This early draft of Bill's Story differed substantially from the final version that appeared in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.
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- Christian or Occult Roots?
- The authors suggest that AA did not originate in Christianity since it has never required members to believe in Christ crucified.
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- Contempt Prior to Investigation
- William Paley, not Herbert Spencer, wrote about "contempt prior to investigation [examination]" as mis-attributed in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. Research by Michael StGeorge in "Survival of a Fitting Quotation." [Also available as PDF]
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- Diagnostic Criteria for Alcohol Abuse and Dependence
- Formal definitions of alcoholism, alcohol abuse, and alcohol dependence are updated over time. This paper follows them from Jellinek's 1941 work to today's DSM-IV criteria.
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- Dr Harry Tiebout Papers
- Dr. Harry M. Tiebout, a psychiatrist, was an early supporter of Alcoholics Anonymous. These papers are an important part of A.A. history.
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- Dr. Robert Smith Archives at Brown University
- The collection of correspondence, meeting notes and books of Alcoholics Anonymous co-founder Dr. Robert H. Smith has been acquired by Brown University and will be made available to researchers interested in the origins of 12-step recovery programs.
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- People in AA History
- An interwoven web of the people mentioned in Alcoholics Anonymous literature, who they are and how they fit in
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- Photographs from AA History
- A collection from the early days of Alcoholics Anonymous with a few more recent pictures.
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- Plain Dealer
- Cleveland Plain Dealer newspaper articles on Alcoholics Anonymous. Elrick Davis, October 1939. Took AA beyond mere word of mouth.
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- Silkworth Writings
- The writings, articles, letters and documents of Dr. William Duncan Silkworth, M.D. -also known as Silky.
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- Some Early Sobriety Mementos
- Photos of some early tokens marking various periods of sobriety in AA. These led to the chips that some groups still use today.
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- Stepping Stones
- Historic home of Bill and Lois Wilson, co-founders of Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon. Bedford Hills part of Katonah, New York. Tour the grounds and museum. Volunteer. Donate. By the Stepping Stones Foundation.
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- Sue Smith Windows Memorial Book
- Obituary and funeral card of the daughter of Doctor Bob, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. February 15, 1918 to February 9, 2002.
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- The Care of Alcoholics
- A 1951 article by Sister Ignatia about how she and Dr Bob and other A.A. members worked together at St Thomas Hospital in Akron, Ohio. One ward was dedicated to the work of Alcoholics Anonymous.