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AA Recovery Resources A meeting in Akron, Ohio, in 1935 between two drunks who appeared to be hopeless led to a program of recovery that was later called Alcoholics Anonymous. From its humble beginnings, AA has grown into a recovery program that has helped millions of alcoholics. Its twelve-step program has evolved to become the basis of many other recovery programs, such as Overeaters Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and Alanon, to name a few. The history of AA can be traced back to the Oxford Group, a religious movement that practiced self-improvement through taking self-inventory, admitting wrongs, making amends, using prayer and meditation, and carrying the message to others. A man by the name of Ebby was able to stop drinking using the principles he learned from the Oxford Group. He was a high school friend of Bill Wilson, one of the founders of AA. Although Ebby eventually lost his battle with alcoholism, when he told Bill W. of his recovery from alcoholism, he offered Bill hope that recovery was possible. The Oxford Group had taught Bill W. that carrying the message of recovery to another alcoholic was the only way to maintain his own sobriety. He was introduced to Robert S., who was known as Dr. Bob, and shared with him his own story of recovery. The day known as the day of Dr. Bob’s last drink (June 10, 1935) is celebrated as the founding day of Alcoholics Anonymous. Together Dr. Bob and Bill W. began helping others, one alcoholic at a time. Between 1935 and 1939, approximately 100 alcoholics achieved sobriety. After the publication of the Big Book textbook, more and more alcoholics began to recover. By 1951, over 100,000 alcoholics had achieved sobriety. The fellowship continued to grow into groups all over the country and even worldwide. A.A. Resources For detailed information on the history of AA, visit AA History. The AA Grapevine is referred to as the International Journal of AA, and is also known as a meeting in print. One of the tools of AA is the Serenity Prayer. Learn about the origin of the Serenity Prayer. For a detailed list of daily inspirational readings and alcoholism resources. Contact the American Council on Alcoholism for help locating a treatment center. Sober 24 is a site that offers online fellowship to alcoholics in recovery. Ten Practical Points of Recovery CALL TOLL FREE: 1-866-494-0866 Make the Decision to Change Your Life Today© 2010 C.A.R.E. Florida All Rights Reserved |
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