The Recovery Broadcast Network is very pleased to present the following information regarding 12 Step Programs. We attempt to take an objective look at Twelve Step Programs and the Steps they use. Don't let the talk about spiritual principles scare you off. You too, can put the most powerful principles of recovery to work for you!

Millions of people have transformed their lives, from the hopelessness and despair of addiction to the freedom of recovery, by working the Twelve Steps. Truly understand these principles and learn to apply them in your daily life. Since all 12 Step programs are based on Alcoholics Anonymous, we will focus primarily on the original 12 step model of recovery and the program of A. A. But almost all the information applies to all 12 step programs. Please remember that this material represents opinion. So take what you find helpful and leave the rest. The Recovery Broadcast Network is not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous or any other Twelve Step Program in any way.

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Understand Alcohol and Alcoholism. This is the best information on this topic available anywhere. It is presented in a straight forward, easy to understand format. Don't miss this incredible audio presentation!

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The Recovery Broadcast Network is very pleased to present the following information regarding 12 Step Programs. We attempt to take an objective look at Twelve Step Programs and the Steps they use. Don't let the talk about spiritual principles scare you off. You too, can put the most powerful principles of recovery to work for you!

Millions of people have transformed their lives, from the hopelessness and despair of addiction to the freedom of recovery, by working the Twelve Steps. Truly understand these principles and learn to apply them in your daily life. Since all 12 Step programs are based on Alcoholics Anonymous, we will focus primarily on the original 12 step model of recovery and the program of A. A. But almost all the information applies to all 12 step programs. Please remember that this material represents opinion. So take what you find helpful and leave the rest. The Recovery Broadcast Network is not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous or any other Twelve Step Program in any way.

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The Recovery Broadcast Network is very pleased to present the following information regarding 12 Step Programs. We attempt to take an objective look at Twelve Step Programs and the Steps they use. Don't let the talk about spiritual principles scare you off. You too, can put the most powerful principles of recovery to work for you!

Millions of people have transformed their lives, from the hopelessness and despair of addiction to the freedom of recovery, by working the Twelve Steps. Truly understand these principles and learn to apply them in your daily life. Since all 12 Step programs are based on Alcoholics Anonymous, we will focus primarily on the original 12 step model of recovery and the program of A. A. But almost all the information applies to all 12 step programs. Please remember that this material represents opinion. So take what you find helpful and leave the rest. The Recovery Broadcast Network is not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous or any other Twelve Step Program in any way.

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The Recovery Broadcast Network is very pleased to present this incredible information for understanding the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. You will not want to miss this special audio presentation!

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The Recovery Broadcast Network is very pleased to present the following information regarding 12 Step Programs. We attempt to take an objective look at Twelve Step Programs and the Steps they use. Don't let the talk about spiritual principles scare you off. You too, can put the most powerful principles of recovery to work for you!

Millions of people have transformed their lives, from the hopelessness and despair of addiction to the freedom of recovery, by working the Twelve Steps. Truly understand these principles and learn to apply them in your daily life. Since all 12 Step programs are based on Alcoholics Anonymous, we will focus primarily on the original 12 step model of recovery and the program of A. A. But almost all the information applies to all 12 step programs. Please remember that this material represents opinion. So take what you find helpful and leave the rest. The Recovery Broadcast Network is not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous or any other Twelve Step Program in any way.

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Getting Sober Part 1:

Learn what you need to know to recover from addiction. Knowledge alone is not enough, to overcome the disease of addiction, but it sure helps! If you are looking for a quick fix or an easy answer to this disease, you will not find it here. Willpower alone is not enough. Anymore than willpower is enough to cure cancer or diabetes. In fact, what prevents an addicted person from recovering is relying on the misconception that willpower alone is the answer. If you are willing to accept that willpower alone is not enough, then you are ready to recover from addiction!

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Getting Sober Part 2:

Learn what you need to know to recover from addiction. Knowledge alone is not enough, to overcome the disease of addiction, but it sure helps! If you are looking for a quick fix or an easy answer to this disease, you will not find it here. Willpower alone is not enough. Anymore than willpower is enough to cure cancer or diabetes. In fact, what prevents an addicted person from recovering is relying on the misconception that willpower alone is the answer. If you are willing to accept that willpower alone is not enough, then you are ready to recover from addiction!

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Getting Sober Part 3:

Learn what you need to know to recover from addiction. Knowledge alone is not enough, to overcome the disease of addiction, but it sure helps! If you are looking for a quick fix or an easy answer to this disease, you will not find it here. Willpower alone is not enough. Anymore than willpower is enough to cure cancer or diabetes. In fact, what prevents an addicted person from recovering is relying on the misconception that willpower alone is the answer. If you are willing to accept that willpower alone is not enough, then you are ready to recover from addiction!

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Getting Sober Part 4:

Learn what you need to know to recover from addiction. Knowledge alone is not enough, to overcome the disease of addiction, but it sure helps! If you are looking for a quick fix or an easy answer to this disease, you will not find it here. Willpower alone is not enough. Anymore than willpower is enough to cure cancer or diabetes. In fact, what prevents an addicted person from recovering is relying on the misconception that willpower alone is the answer. If you are willing to accept that willpower alone is not enough, then you are ready to recover from addiction!

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Step 1: We admitted that we were powerless over our addiction, that our lives had become unmanageable.

If you want what we have to offer, and are willing to make the effort to get it, then you are ready to take certain steps. These are the principles that made our recovery possible.

This sounds like a big order, and we can’t do it all at once. We didn’t become addicted in one day, so remember—easy does it.

There is one thing more than anything else that will defeat us in our recovery; this is an attitude of indifference or intolerance toward spiritual principles. Three of these that are indispensable are honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness. With these we are well on our way.

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Step 2: We came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.

If you want what we have to offer, and are willing to make the effort to get it, then you are ready to take certain steps. These are the principles that made our recovery possible.

This sounds like a big order, and we can’t do it all at once. We didn’t become addicted in one day, so remember—easy does it.

There is one thing more than anything else that will defeat us in our recovery; this is an attitude of indifference or intolerance toward spiritual principles. Three of these that are indispensable are honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness. With these we are well on our way.

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Step 3: We made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.

If you want what we have to offer, and are willing to make the effort to get it, then you are ready to take certain steps. These are the principles that made our recovery possible.

This sounds like a big order, and we can’t do it all at once. We didn’t become addicted in one day, so remember—easy does it.

There is one thing more than anything else that will defeat us in our recovery; this is an attitude of indifference or intolerance toward spiritual principles. Three of these that are indispensable are honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness. With these we are well on our way.

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Step 4: We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.

If you want what we have to offer, and are willing to make the effort to get it, then you are ready to take certain steps. These are the principles that made our recovery possible.

This sounds like a big order, and we can’t do it all at once. We didn’t become addicted in one day, so remember—easy does it.

There is one thing more than anything else that will defeat us in our recovery; this is an attitude of indifference or intolerance toward spiritual principles. Three of these that are indispensable are honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness. With these we are well on our way.

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Big Book: The Doctor's Opinion

WE OF Alcoholics Anonymous believe that the reader will be interested in the medical estimate of the plan of recovery described in this book. Convincing testimony must surely come from medical men who have had experience with the sufferings of our members and have witnessed our return to health. A well known doctor, chief physician at a nationally prominent hospital specializing in alcoholic and drug addiction, gave Alcoholics Anonymous this letter:

To Whom It May Concern:

I have specialized in the treatment of alcoholism for many years.

In late 1934 I attended a patient who, though ...<< MORE >>

Chapter 1: Bill's Story

War fever ran high in the New England town to which we new, young officers from Plattsburg were assigned, and we were flattered when the first citizens took us to their homes, making us feel heroic. Here was love, applause, war; moments sublime with inte rvals hilarious. I was part of life at last, and in the midst of the excitement I discovered liquor. I forgot the strong warnings and the prejudices of my people concerning drink. In time we sailed for "Over There." I was very lonely and again turned t o alcohol.

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Chapter 2: There Is A Solution

We, of Alcoholics Anonymous, know thousands of men and women who were once just as hopeless as Bill. Nearly all have recovered. They have solved the drink problem.

We are average Americans. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented, as well as many political, economic, social, and religious backgrounds. We are people who normally would not mix. But there exists among us a fellowship, a friendliness, and an understanding which is indescribably wonderful. We are like the passengers of a great liner the moment after rescue from shipwreck when ...

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Chapter 3: More About Alcoholism

Most of us have been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. No person likes to think he is bodily and mentally different from his fellows. Therefore, it is not surprising that our drinking careers have been characterized by countless vain attempts to prove we could drink like other people. The idea that somehow, someday he will control and enjoy his drinking is the great obsession of every abnormal drinker. The persistence of this illusion is astonishing. Many pursue it into the gates of insanity or death.

We learned that we had to fully concede ...

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STEP ONE We admitted we were powerless over the effects of our separation from God—that our lives had become unmanageable. I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. (ROM. 7:18)<< MORE >>

Step Two. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. (For it is God who works in you to will and act according to his good purpose. PHIL. 2:13)<< MORE >>

STEP THREE: Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood him.<< MORE >>

STEP FOUR: Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord. (LAM. 3:40)<< MORE >>

Chapter 4: We Agnostics

In the preceding chapters you have learned something of alcoholism. we hope we have made clear the distinction between the alcoholic and the non-alcoholic. If, when you honestly want to, you find you cannot quit entirely, or if when drinking, you have little control over the amount you take, you are probably alcoholic. If that be the case, you may be suffering from an illness which only a spiritual experience will conquer.

To one who feels he is an atheist or agnostic such an experience seems impossible, but to continue as he is means disaster, especially ...

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Chapter 5: How It Works

Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves. There are such unfortunates. They are not at fault; they seem to have been born that way. They are naturally incapable of grasping and developing a manner of living which demands rigorous honesty. Their chances are less than average. There are those, too, who suffer from grave emotional and mental ...

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Chapter 6: Into Action

Having made our personal inventory, what shall we do about it? We have been trying to get a new attitude, a new relationship with our Creator, and to discover the obstacles in our path. We have admitted certain defects; we have ascertained in a rough way what the trouble is; we have put our finger on the weak times in our personal inventory. Now these are about to be cast out. This requires action on our part, which, when completed, will mean that we have admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being, the ...

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Chapter 7: Working With Others

Practical experience shows that nothing will so much insure immunity from drinking as intensive work with other alcoholics. It works when other activities fail. This is our twelfth suggestion: Carry this message to other alcoholics! You can help when no one else can. You can secure their confidence when other fail. Remember they are very ill.

Life will take on new meaning. To watch people recover, to see them help others, to watch loneliness vanish, to see a fellowship grow up about you, to have a host of friends — this is an experience you ...

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Chapter 8: To Wives

With few exceptions, our book thus far has spoken of men. But what we have said applies quite as much to women. Our activities in behalf of women who drink are on the increase. There is every evidence that women regain their health as readily as men if they try our suggestions.

But for every man who drinks others are involved — the wife who trembles in fear of the next debauch; the mother and father who see their son wasting away.

Among us are wives, relatives and friends whose problem has been solved, as well ...

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Chapter 9: The Family Afterward Our women folk have suggested certain attitudes a wife may take with the husband who is recovering. Perhaps they created the impression that he is to be wrapped in cotton wool and placed on a pedestal. Successful readjustment means the opposite. All members of the family should meet upon the common ground of tolerance, understanding and love. << MORE >>

Chapter 10: To Employers Among many employers nowadays, we think of one member who has spent much of his life in the world of big business. He has hired and fired hundreds of men. He knows the alcoholic as the employer sees him. His present views ought to prove exceptionally useful to business men everywhere. But let him tell you: << MORE >>

Chapter 11: A Vision For You For most normal folks, drinking means conviviality, companionship and colorful imagination. It means release from care, boredom and worry. It is joyous intimacy with friends and a feeling that life is good. But not so with us in those last days of heavy drinking. The old pleasures were gone. They were but memories. << MORE >>