Is Alcoholics Anonymous Evidenced-Based? Or Tradition-Based? “Evidence-based practice (EBP) is the idea that occupational practices ought to be based on scientific evidence. While obviously desirable, the proposal has been controversial, with some arguing that results may not specialize to individuals as well as traditional practices.” In other words, a failure to truly apprehend the myriad … Read More
AA Spiritual Experience: The Ultimate Promise? What does the AA program promise? I think the first half of the 12th Step sums it up as succinctly as ever…“Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps, we tried to carry this message…” It’s funny, if you ask a million different people what the … Read More
The AA Bedevilments: What is alcoholism? There are four primary camps who battle to be adorned with the gold around their neck. You know, to be recognized as the number one factor in the cause of alcoholism and, consequently it’s treatment. These specific schools are: Spiritualists/Religionists Psychotherapists/Traumatists Neuroscientists/Biologists Environmentalists/Social Scientists. Each camp thinks they have … Read More
OA 12 Steps…some of the best literature in the rooms. Overeaters Anonymous (OA) is a fellowship rich with enthusiasm and hope. They zealously target a niche that not many dare tread but they do so with answers and compassion. That’s what I love about this fellowship. They are not shy to pitch you the truth; … Read More
AA Promises The Twelve Promises If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are halfway through. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. We will comprehend the word … Read More
“Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.” Step 12 AA Step 12 Mandate #1: Carry This Message You know what grinds my gears? When you ask “what’s the message?” to any member of Alcoholics Anonymous you … Read More