I have never heard much of that stuff written in the article in a meeting,but it sure flows around the internet.
The big book was written for the newcomers,old timers and all in between.
Today,I have a mental defense against that first drink,where before I had none.
Living steps 10-12 best I can,going to meetings,helping others in my daily life are a few things that gives it to me.It`s called sanity in the big book.The problem has been removed and something better has been given.As long as I focus on the better good,which is described on pages 84-88,It`s good and simple