I think that "Under the influence" was published in the 70's.
The book was completely updated and re-written as "Beyond the influence", published in 2000 byBantam, written by, Katherine Ketcham (who was a co-author of "Under the influence") and William Asbury (with others).
Beyond has more information on the celluar and biological stuff as the science has advanced considerably. Much of the discoveries involving the neurotransmitters and that interaction with alcohol and other drugs actually stems from parkensons research. (No telethons for alcoholism!).
Highly reccommend it.
You first attended AA 30 years ago, would you elaborate?