Women & Alcoholism

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Diane Schuler and the Female DUI Epidemic

The danger of cultural double-stigma for female alcoholics, particularly in mothers, and the rise of female alcoholism in recent decades.

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Are You an Invisible Alcoholic? High functioning and other alcoholics that don't fit the typical "mold". 

 

A.A. History & More

 

Why Bill W. Wrote the 12 Steps Twice Historical and interesting view of Bill's evolution between the Big Book and the Twelve and Twelve.

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The Angry Atheist Who Made AA Great What really prompted the artistic license Bill used with Ebby's words about "a power greater than yourself". 

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The Big Book's Case of Mistaken Identity The false attribution of the "contempt prior to investigation" line. 

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The Secret History of the Serenity Prayer With Niebuhr’s permission, Wilson began using a shortened version of the prayer, with this essay containing much of the author's history. The original form of the Serenity Prayer has, by the way, evolved into 5 different oft-used versions. Here's my take on it, as well a list of all the versions I have found. 

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Who Really Founded AA? A detailed look at the many people who influenced A.A.'s inception. 

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Cheever on AA and Money How the Twelve Traditions and other guidelines have provided surprising financial sustainability for A.A. when other organizations (with more income streams) have failed.

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Other Addictions

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Addiction and America's Fat Problem The U.S.' inability to accept and tolerate addiction leads to an absence of awareness about our the truth of the obesity epidemic. 

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I recommend The Fix for further reading. The Fix is self-described as the "world's premier website about addiction and recovery, featuring a daily mix of breaking news, exclusive interviews, investigative reports, essays and blogs on sober living, lifestyle and cultural resources, as well as knowledge and wisdom from expert counsel."

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