The Doctor's Opinion
The Doctor says we have "this" in regards to alcohol.
An allergy
An "____" of this sort - and we have to come to believe it an "___" involves those about us in a way no other human sickness can.
Illness
This is the great obsession of every abnormal drinker
The idea, that somehow, someday he will control and enjoy his drinking.
Rarely have we seen a person do "this" who have thoroughly followed our path.
Fail
If we skip "this" step, we may not overcoming drinking.
Fifth
After we have succumbed to the desire again "this" develops
Phenomenon of Craving
We feel that elimination of our drinking is but "this"
A beginning
This is the first step in recovery
We learned we had to fully concede to our innermost selves that we were alcoholic
"_____" and "____" That, we think is the root of our troubles.
Selfishness, Self-Centeredness
The "rule" is "this"
we must be hard on ourself, but always considerate of others.
Men and Women drink essentially because they like "this"
The effect produced by alcohol
Our very lives, as ex-problem drinkers depend upon "this"
Our constant thought of others and how we may help meet their needs.
Alcoholics of our type are in the grip of "this"
A progressive illness
First of all, we had to stop doing "this" It didn't work.
Playing God
"This" was agreed at the beginning
We would go to any lengths for victory over alcohol
There are types entirey normal in every respect except in "this"
the effect alcohol has upon them
Moderate drinkers have little trouble in giving up liquor entirely, if they have good reason. They can do "this"
Take it or leave it alone
By every form of "_____ and "_____" they will try to prove themselves exceptions to the rule, therefore non alcoholic.
Self- deception and experimentation
Resentment is the number one offender. It does "this"
Destroys more alcoholics, than anything else.
Our real purpose is to fit ourselves to be of "this" to God and the people about us.
Maximum Service
Every alcoholic is advised to read this book through and through and though perhaps he came to scoff, he may do "this"
remain to pray
Placed himself beyond human aid.
Once a "_____" always a "_____"
Alcoholic
It is plain that a life which includes "this" leads only to futility and unhappiness.
Deep resentment.
It is easy to let up on "this" and rest on our laurels.
the spiritual program of action