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Sobriety is Traditional
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In my opinion, the principles discussed in the book Alcoholics Anonymous can be used for any addiction. But much of the wording and examples are geared towards alcoholism. The literature of Narcotics Anonymous is more neutral.
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Join Date: Feb 2011
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The BB is primarily for alcohol, when Dr Silkworth wrote his letter in the 1st Chapter, The Doctors Opinion, he was mainly referring to Alcohol,
reference point:
Then from what seems universal is where Dr Silkworth writes,
The keys here may be worth considering,
able to control his desire for alcohol
change alcohol to gambling or whatever else suits.
if one is willing to, have a
psychic change
and willing to
psychic change may refer to, how one thinks
and, follow a few simple rules may apply to other obsession or addictions.
When I sobered, I still had drug issues and went to a few NA meetings.
In NA there were some members who did not have a problem with alcohol, but had immense issues with other substances other than alcohol.
My problem was this "hole" and my mind was trying to "tell" me to go back to drugs if I am not going to drink.
NA members were very helpful, and still go to a few NA meetings just to keep things in check.
AA,NA or 12 step fellowships, just grateful they are there.
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We believe, and so suggested a few years ago, that the action of alcohol on these chronic alcoholics is a manifestation of an allergy; that the phenomenon of craving is limited to this class and never occurs in the average temperate drinker.
On the other hand-and strange as this may seem to those who do not understand-once a psychic change has occurred, the very same person who seemed doomed, who had so many problems he despaired of ever solving them, suddenly finds himself easily able to control his desire for alcohol, the only effort necessary being that required to follow a few simple rules.
able to control his desire for alcohol
change alcohol to gambling or whatever else suits.
if one is willing to, have a
psychic change
and willing to
the only effort necessary being that required to follow a few simple rules.
and, follow a few simple rules may apply to other obsession or addictions.
When I sobered, I still had drug issues and went to a few NA meetings.
In NA there were some members who did not have a problem with alcohol, but had immense issues with other substances other than alcohol.
My problem was this "hole" and my mind was trying to "tell" me to go back to drugs if I am not going to drink.
NA members were very helpful, and still go to a few NA meetings just to keep things in check.
AA,NA or 12 step fellowships, just grateful they are there.
Behold the power of NO
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: WA
Posts: 7,764
I have a friend in Overeater Anonymous and they use the Big Book.
While the Big Book talks specifically about alcohol, the steps can be used for any addiction as well as for developing healthy relationships.
Al Anon which is for friends and families of alcoholics uses the 12 steps.
While the Big Book talks specifically about alcohol, the steps can be used for any addiction as well as for developing healthy relationships.
Al Anon which is for friends and families of alcoholics uses the 12 steps.
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 123
Hey autumn, what other addiction are you referring to? I think more accurately the 12 steps in the Big Big will help with other addictions vs all the content in the Big Book. For example the Big Book has a lot of alcohol related stories. In the 12 steps just substitute alcohol to another addiction. keep in mind, this is a spiritual program. Good Luck. All the best
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Massachusetts
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Originally Posted by Carlotta 
I have a friend in Overeater Anonymous and they use the Big Book.
While the Big Book talks specifically about alcohol, the steps can be used for any addiction as well as for developing healthy relationships.
Al Anon which is for friends and families of alcoholics uses the 12 steps.
While the Big Book talks specifically about alcohol, the steps can be used for any addiction as well as for developing healthy relationships.
Al Anon which is for friends and families of alcoholics uses the 12 steps.
W.
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 123
Originally Posted by autumn2
rowd,it is mostly for substance abuse. I like that it is a spiritual program. Maybe that will fill the void .
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