Buddy t is an anonymous writer and founding member of the online alanon outreach committee with decades of experience writing about alcoholism. This is the original text, with the addition of personal stories from both the. The information herein is history as i found it, but that does not mean that it is definitely correct one hundred percent. History aa history yahoo group nancy o winchester cathedral akron ohio aa new york the big book of aa 2nd edition fiona dodd alcoholics anonymous dr. This book is my own doing and is not endorsed by any alcoholics anonymous group, district, area or gso or other agency of alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous founded in akron, ohio, bill wilson and dr.
This history begins with the groups early struggles and continues through its worldwide growth. Inland empire central office of alcoholics anonymous. Our reference for this study of the 12 steps is the first 103 pages of alcoholics anonymous, fourth edition, the basic text xi. Groups are to be found in each of the united states and all of the provinces of canada. Archives and history we are trying to build up extensive records which will be of value to a future historian. This infographic explores the facts and history of this. Twelve defining moments in the history of alcoholics anonymous. Second edition of alcoholics anonymous published 1957 first overseas general service board of aa created in great britain and ireland publication of alcoholics anonymous comes of age.
Click here to find out more about the full version for windows which includes this and a whole lot more. It had taken over four years to produce 100 sober alcoholics in the three founding groups. Historical writings, documents, letters, events, people, places and references throughout the history of alcoholics anonymous. Historical data alcoholics anonymous great britain. In 1994, the online members of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous began to look forward to participating in the international convention in san diego, held in june 1995. Bertha castelinho and miss ivy captain who were sympathetic to alcoholics. Twelve defining moments in the history of alcoholics.
Apr 09, 2009 what may not be so wellknown, however, is the history of aa and the events that have occurred to make the organization what it is today. History of aa the origins of alcoholics anonymous can be traced to the oxford group, a religious movement popular in the united states and europe in the early 20th century. If you have a passion for or interest in the history of alcoholics anonymous. He commented also on the fact that after some 20 years of treating alcoholics in this country, there was only a small percentage of recoveries, and a great. Narcotics anonymous sprang from the alcoholics anonymous program of the late 1940s, and was cofounded by jimmy kinnon. History of alcoholics anonymous in the orlando area. Bob so wellknown is alcoholics anonymous and some of its practices, that you could be forgiven for thinking that it has been in existence for a very long time. The key text of alcoholics anonymous, which to this very day has not changed since it was first published in 1939. Alcoholics anonymous history at the hindsfoot foundation. It is highly important that the factual material be placed in our files in such a way that there can be no substantial distortion. Members of the oxford group practiced a formula of selfimprovement by performing selfinventory, admitting wrongs, making amends, using prayer and meditation, and. In the fall of 1935, a second group of alcoholics slowly took shape in new york.
We are working to improve participation from the local groups and would love to have you and your group join us. Minogue contacted the office again in the usa stating that the book alcoholics anonymous had arrived and was proving to be a mine of information for him. This is the official website of the general service office g. Alcoholics anonymous comes of age aaca, pass it on. The aa history lovers webgroup has over 2,500 members from all over the earth including. Narcotics, addiction, recovery, alcoholics, twelve steps, anonymous groups, thirteenth step, lions, tigers, and bears alcoholics anonymous. Based on psychological techniques that have long been used in suppressing dangerous personality traits. Early in 1939, the fellowship published its basic textbook, alcoholics anonymous. Its highly important for any recovering alcoholic to be familiar with the history of alcoholics anonymous. The aa program of recovery is set forth in the twelve steps aa was founded in 1935 in akron, ohio.
The big book bb notations are to page and paragraph, as in 64. With over 100,000 groups around the world, alcoholics anonymous possesses a rich history of helping people recover from the depths of addiction. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. The remarks of henrietta seiberling as presented at founders day, june 10, 1971 emmet. When bill wilson was born here in 1895, his grandmother wilson owned the hotel, which had been in her family since it was built by her. Lots of history about alcoholics anonymous but also a very thoughtful dissertation on addiction, its treatment and the psychologysociology of a spiritual solution to the frailties of the human condition. The big book alcoholics anonymous the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
Alcoholics anonymous aa is an international mutual aid fellowship with the stated purpose of enabling its members to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety. Alcoholics anonymous, page xx, with permission of a. The area 46 assembly reports directly to and serves these districts, performing the services they require. Aa anonymity statement anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions.
While nearly impossible to pinpoint the precise genesis of the chip system, it is commonly believed to have begun in indianapolis in 1942. See more ideas about bill w, history and alcoholics anonymous. Robert smith, two recovering alcoholics, found alcoholics anonymous a. The central office and bookstore serve aa groupsmeetings in districts 2, 3, and 17, within washington east area 92. The history of alcoholics anonymous aa has been documented in books, movies, and aa literature from its founding in 1935 as a solution for alcoholism by bill wilson known as bill w. Aa membership reaches over 200,000 in 7,000 groups in 70 countries and us. Carl jung and alcoholism history of alcoholics anonymous. Mar 19, 2017 a history of alcoholics anonymous how it still stands alcoholics anonymous is a program of recovery created to help those who struggle with seemingly hopeless alcohol dependence achieve sobriety. Step four of the twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous. The history of aa worldwide is full of experiences of dedicated nonalcoholic friends who played a pioneering role in helping the alcoholics in particular and the aa movement in general. Alcoholics anonymous and the wholeness of limitation. Alcoholics anonymous is not a religious organization.
The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. History of alcoholics anonymous city vision university. History of alcoholics anonymous in the orlando area central. A seemingly unplanned meeting in akron, ohio in 1935 between the future founders of alcoholics anonymous, both of whom were termed hopeless alcoholics, began a program of recovery that has helped. Apart from the web site, there is no technical support for this version. The meaning and significance of alcoholics anonymous. Aa is nonprofessional, selfsupporting, and apolitical. Dec 15, 2008 carl jung and alcoholism history of alcoholics anonymous the begining of aa and treatment for alcoholism the spiritual experience in 1961 bill w. For more about alcoholics anonymous, please visit the a. The creation of articles began in the late 1980s and continued through the early 1990s, and as such, some.
New stories have been added to the personal histories. Bob and the good oldtimers dbgo and twelve steps and twelve traditions tstt, and ernest kurtzs scholarly study, notgod. A history of alcoholics anonymous how it still stands alcoholics anonymous is a program of recovery created to help those who struggle with seemingly hopeless alcohol dependence achieve sobriety. The story of bill wilson and how the aa message reached the world pio, dr. History of alcoholics anonymous early alcoholics anonymous is dominated by its founders, bill w. This is a basic version of the text of alcoholics anonymous.
Carl jung and alcoholism history of alcoholics anonymous the begining of aa and treatment for alcoholism the spiritual experience in 1961 bill w. This is really the definitive history of alcoholics anonymous. Not god contains anecdotes and excerpts from the diaries, correspondence, and occasional memoirs of a. In that brief space, alcoholics anonymous has mushroomed into nearly 6,000 groups whose membership is far above 150,000 recovered alcoholics. Starting with this bulletin, a different aaig committee chair will give an overview of how they are working in the. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. The following articles were written by local members and were compiled into an archival publication titled history of alcoholics anonymous in the orlando area. Its only membership requirement is a desire to stop drinking. A fascinating, fastmoving, and authoritative account of the discovery and development of the program and fellowship that we know today as alcoholics anonymous.
Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. This is the original text, with the addition of personal stories from both the first and second editions. The creation of articles began in the late 1980s and continued through the early 1990s, and as such, some notes related to current states may be outdated. Alcoholics anonymous aa marks its 75th anniversary in 2010, its founding identified with the sobriety date of its cofounder, bob smith, md. Nm alcoholics anonymous of area 46 new mexico aa area 46. Alcoholics anonymous aa was founded in 1935 by bill wilson known as bill w. The assembly also elects a delegate to the general services conference of alcoholics anonymous. What may not be so wellknown, however, is the history of aa and the events that have occurred to make the organization what it is today. Alcoholics anonymous was created in 1935 by recovering alcoholic bill wilson. Why alcoholics anonymous is not as effective now as it was in prior years. It is a spirituallybased program that encourages you to develop and maintain a connection with a higher power, something greater than you that. Subsequently, the history of alcoholics anonymous aa has been documented in books, movies, and aa literature. In 1953 narcotics anonymous, originally called aana, was founded in california by jimmy. Five years later the barrows house opened as a hotel.
Deer park saturday morning breakfast potluck zion lutheran church 218 e crawford st. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Whenever a civilization or society declines or perishes there is always one condition present they forgot where they came from. South king county alano club 17 harvey road auburn, wa 98002. Spokane central office is an aa service center located inside the alano club at 1700 w. A history of alcoholics anonymous how it still stands. The central office and bookstore serve aa groupsmeeting. The history of alcoholics anonymous treatment solutions. Alcoholics anonymous area 46 is the state service organization for the nineteen service districts of aa in new mexico.