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RufusACanal · 09-15-2008, 10:30 AM

"In our belief any scheme of combating alcoholism which proposes to shield the sick man from temptation is doomed to failure. If the alcoholic tries to shield himself he may succeed for a time, but he usually winds up with a bigger explosion than ever. We have tried these methods. These attempts to do the impossible have always failed."

**nandm** · 09-15-2008, 01:00 PM

The program suggested in the BB is not a self-help program. Rather, it is a God help program. We learn to rely upon God to solve our problems by applying the spiritual principles contained in the twelve steps. Taking these steps will help us to find a Power greater than ourselves if we are willing to seek in earnest.

Without this Power greater than ourselves and the application of the spiritual principles we have no defense against the first drink. To shield the alcoholic from alcohol serves no positive purpose, it does not address the true problem; How to live in this world being alcoholic without having to drink. Eventually, every person has to get into the real world. We therefor have to have a defense when the opportunity for a drink presents itself. So the shielding is not a solution.

Thanks for the topic Rufus.

Tazman53 · 09-16-2008, 08:00 AM

Great topic and great reply!!!!

09-15-2008, 10:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
RufusACanal Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,872	Combating Alcoholism "In our belief any scheme of combating alcoholism which proposes to shield the sick man from temptation is doomed to failure. If the alcoholic tries to shield himself he may succeed for a time, but he usually winds up with a bigger explosion than ever. We have tried these methods. These attempts to do the impossible have always failed." __________________ "Weather forecast for tonight: dark. Continued dark overnight, with widely scattered light by morning." George Carlin Excerpts from Original Manuscript of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous

09-15-2008, 01:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
nandm Life the gift of recovery! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Home is where the heart is Posts: 5,310	The program suggested in the BB is not a self-help program. Rather, it is a God help program. We learn to rely upon God to solve our problems by applying the spiritual principles contained in the twelve steps. Taking these steps will help us to find a Power greater than ourselves if we are willing to seek in earnest. Without this Power greater than ourselves and the application of the spiritual principles we have no defense against the first drink. To shield the alcoholic from alcohol serves no positive purpose, it does not address the true problem; How to live in this world being alcoholic without having to drink. Eventually, every person has to get into the real world. We therefor have to have a defense when the opportunity for a drink presents itself. So the shielding is not a solution. Thanks for the topic Rufus. __________________ NOTE: All Big Book quotes are from the First Edition of the Big Book WHY DOGS LIVES ARE SO MUCH SHORTER THAN HUMANS: People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice. Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long

09-16-2008, 08:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tazman53 Follow Directions! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fredericksburg, Va. Posts: 9,284	Great topic and great reply!!!! __________________ All BB quotes are from the First Edition of the BB Follow directions! Sobriety date 18 Sept. 2006 Sober today thanks to AA

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