Synopsis Of Bill's Story 'Alcoholics Anonymous'

It is explained within this chapter that a higher power must be found in order for the person’s problem to be solved. Once an alcoholic express willingness to believe in a power greater than them, they started to see results. Each individual can have their own conception of God, but to start they must be willing to accept the realm of spirit. The alcoholic will not be able to complete this journey alone, their decisions and will power have left them in the situation they are in. The power higher, will accomplish the miracles that are not humanly possible. The path can not be walked alone so being able to believe in a God, creates the feeling of having a friend. The fourth chapter creates the idea of how important it is for a person to believe in some conception of God, there is no other way of getting

The phrase “early A.A.” refers to the early fellowships and meetings held in Akron, Ohio. These meetings took place between 1935 and 1939 when Alcoholics Anonymous was an integral part of “A First Century Christian Fellowship” (Pitman 56). A.A. was the outcome of a meeting between Bill W., a New York stockbroker, and Dr. Bob S., an Akron surgeon. Both had been hopeless alcoholics (Fingarette 14).

So I attended the AA (alcoholic anonymous) meeting of a group called Choices Group from the KCB club on November 13th, 2015 at 2:30 PM. This AA meeting was held at the location of 5715 W. Alexander Rd.//Leon Ave. Although they meet everyday, this was the best day for my schedule. What I liked is that right away, I got in touch with the meeting organizer named Laura and she was more then willing to let me sit in in one of the meetings. Even over the phone I could feel that she was a nice person and when I met her I was not wrong. She has purple hair and such a bubbly personality. For starters, I always thought everyone would sit around in a circle but that was not the case in this meeting. There were tables where people can sit as well as some back chairs with no tables. When I arrived, Laura told me to sit in the back and when we go over people’s names to say that I was a visitor, that unfortunately never happened. It was around 2:27 PM and there was roughly 10 people there. As it got closer to 2:30 PM a bus showed up and that is when the rest of the people showed up. Roughly 45 people were there and the meeting started.

My feelings addiction prior to attending these meetings and taking this course were that people were addicts because they chose to be. I always looked at alcohol addiction as a choice rather than the disease that it really is. I think because of my view on addiction, it caused me to lack sympathy when it came to this particular population. After attending just these two meetings and hearing so many stories about alcoholics recovering from their disease, it definitely made me more empathetic because I now realize addiction is something that these people can’t control.

Now that I am participating in my first practicum, counseling complete strangers with real problems sitting in on an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is more interesting than ever. For the sake of confidentiality no names will be provided and only the bare minimum amount of details otherwise. For this assignment, I attended a local church in Longview, Texas that holds weekly Celebrate Recovery meetings. No warning was provided to either the group leader or the group members about my attendance as is sometimes required for projects such as this. We are all broken to some extent or another so my being there was not too far from the truth (Rom. 2:10; 3:23). Upon arrival, I helped myself to the complimentary coffee and snacks, took a seat with an excellent vantage point and made small talk with a man to my immediate left.

After watching the videos on Alcoholics Anonymous and reading about it in my book, I learned that while it works for some it may not work for all. Alcoholics anonymous works because it follows explicit rules while having the support of others who have come across similar circumstances. Further, it works because it is a free program available to everyone. In my opinion, I think it works for some individuals because of its anonymous nature. Additionally, due to the self-help approach that it provides, alcoholics can benefit the most by this because they can work together and help each other due to the similar situations encountered. On the other hand, it may not work for everyone because some individuals may see the program as a religious affiliation

Furthermore, my visit to the open Alcoholic anonymous group was very informed and it provided me an understanding and knowledge on this specific population. It provided me an opportunity to understand the process of a group meeting. The impression I had when I left was that even though these people were affected by alcoholic, they are hopefully and determined to overcome this challenge in their life.

Introduction. I decided I wanted to visit an Alcoholics Anonymous group meeting in my local area. It would be a new experience for me because I have never been to that type of meeting before in my life. I had only heard of A.A. and the support groups they offer throughout the world. They offer meetings in every state of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and in some International countries (United States Alcoholics Anonymous). The meeting I attended consisted of about forty-three people, both men and women. The only type of meeting I had ever been to in my life was either church related or business related. I chose to go to this type of meeting for three reasons; I wanted to get out of my comfort zone, I have never been around anyone with substance abuse, and I wanted to see the other side of the spectrum to gain some insights from a different perspective. I am in Human Services for the purpose of helping others in need. I can better help people if I become knowledgeable in the areas where they need help the most.

Alcoholism is a pressing topic in the contemporary society and it is responsible for ruining the lives of numerous individuals from all over the world. Most people are likely to be acquainted with a person who abuses alcohol and this further contributes to emphasizing the magnitude of the problem. Alcoholics are typically inclined to ignore their problem and it is very difficult for them to accept it even when it interferes with their personal lives and makes it more and more difficult for them to perform tasks that they previously had very little problems completing. "Through treatment agencies, through the meetings and literature of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.), and through interactions with significant others and with persons who call themselves alcoholics, the problem drinker gradually takes on an alcoholic

The treatment philosophy of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is that of a 12-step program, additionally, the group caters to individuals who are recovering, or trying to recover from alcoholism. This group only focuses on alcohol abuse/misuse and not any other types of addiction. The 12-step program used by AA uses a person 's spirituality to focus their attention on their higher power and how they might draw strength from it. In the meeting that I attended, the participants concentrated on the first two steps of the 12-step program. The first step, admitting that the person is/was powerless over alcohol, opened my eyes due to the fact that I always had thought that the first step was admitting you have a problem. Although, they come to the same conclusion, the word powerless struck a chord because being powerless can leave you feeling worthless and weak. The second step, believing that a power greater than yourself will restore you to sanity, I feel was the absolute focus of this meeting. The participants read prayers and meditation passages before the meeting really got underway. I looked around at the faces in the room and I saw peace and acceptance on most faces when they were praying to their God to give them strength to abstain from alcohol for the day.

This paper concerns the notoriously well known successful treatment program, Alcoholics Anonymous twelve-step program, and contrasts it to what would be referred to as a revised version of the original program. Alcoholics Anonymous has been one of the primary sources of addiction recovery in individuals for numerous years. It allows its participants, who are deemed to be part of an international fellowship of both men and women alike, an opportunity to join in a camaraderie that is self-supporting, multiracial, nonprofessional, and conveniently available in a variety of locations. It aims to let its participants share personal experiences and partake in a group atmosphere where the lead counselor bans judgment. The fundamental values of Alcoholics Anonymous exist in the twelve core steps that attendees are encouraged to follow in an effort to redeem control of their alcohol addiction problem. Alcoholics Anonymous has been proven to change participants’ principal values and assist them in changing their perceived outlook on life for an increased potential at living a healthier and addiction free lifestyle. However, the twelve core values of Alcoholics Anonymous have been challenged and questioned in an effort to

It reminded me of reading proverbs from the bible but it was written in a more modern language and catered specifically to the transgressions that alcoholics face. I say this because each paragraph seem to bring enlightenment and truly connect with the members on a deep spiritual level. The people were friendly and cheerful yet expressed feelings of anger, resentment, and regret of how they felt in their sharings. This was a beautiful experience because it made me feel more human when hearing others openly discuss their lives in a manner that was raw and uncut. It became quickly evident whenever I looked around at the old office furniture and dull paint that I was in for a real experience. The issues discussed ranged from bad marriages, family grudges, even frustration with the outside world for its judgment on clubs. The people there shared a bond and understood the common enemy they were facing was cunning and confessed their weakness for it’s temptation. I couldn’t help but feel empathy as one by one they spoke freely and lost the masks we all wear to hide our inner thoughts from the public

Alcoholism is a rapidly increasing problem in the society today that demands a collaborative effort to address. According to (projectknow.com), nearly 14 million adults, or every one in 13 adults, abuse alcohol or have an alcoholism problem. However, Alcoholics Anonymous is one of the appropriate system of healing available for alcoholics in our society. Alcoholics Anonymous is among the worldwide institution devoted towards assisting alcohol addicts defeat alcohol misuse through supportive measures. In order to have a richer knowledge about what the Alcoholic anonymous group is, I decided to attend one of their meetings on the ninth of November, 2015. So therefore, this paper is going to describe the background of the organization

I sat back down and everyone turned towards the front where Rodney, the man who first introduced himself had volunteered to open the time of discussion by sharing his own testimony. It appeared as if he had shared it millions of times. The group nodded and affirmed him. Rodney, then, left the discussion open for a topic. A young woman in her 40’s broke the silence by speaking about the powerlessness of alcoholism. After that, everyone spoke. There was no fear! Some had been sobering for over 30 years, others, for 30 days others for not even that long. The group was diverse, but their stories were so similar that it sounded like it came from a textbook. One spoke about how everyday he would promise to stop and everyday like it for 10 years.

I had the wonderful pleasure of interviewing Mr. Louis about his huge role within the community. He loved talking about helping others and everything he will do to see a person happy and doing well. We had the interview inside the A.A. house, two hours before the meeting started, with no one else around. To get things started, Mr. Louis commented that the reason he got involved with the A.A. meetings is because, “I am an alcoholic and a drug addict, and I joined the program to get help myself.” When asked, “What are the challenges of being a leader in the Alcoholics Anonymous meetings?” He made it very clear that “There are no leaders in A.A., only trusted servants.” Mr. Louis also states, “The biggest challenge is getting the message