Higher power

Alcoholics Anonymous has held an almost sacred spot in our society as the way for addicts to get sober through spiritual means, with many people having anecdotal stories and experiences corroborating this belief. To full examine the ethicality of AA, an in depth look at AA is required. A study of its history, a description of the program, the success rates and commonly held harmful beliefs of AA, alternatives to AA, and finally an analysis using Rawl’s Theory of Justice are all required in order

used for many types of addiction, not just alcohol. Alcoholics are encouraged to “work” the 12-steps. The first step involves admitting the powerlessness over alcohol. The second step has the alcoholic believe that there is some type of a greater power working that will help aide the alcoholic to reach sobriety, as well as maintain is once reached. This step is an example of the religious influence on the 12-step recovery process. Alcoholics Anonymous is not a religion, it is a spiritual program

acknowledge the fact that women are disadvantaged but are unable to admit that they themselves have higher power. This denial of power is what creates the gap between men and women and is a clear stepping stone to her primary point of white privilege. The problem does not lie in the existence of white privilege but more so in the validation that is given to it. To be oblivious to this privilege is what gives it power to aid the white population, while simultaneously crippling other minority groups. She goes

I recently attended a Gamblers Anonymous (GA) meeting at Perkins restaurant in Missoula Montana. At this particular meeting there were only two participants, the chair person and one group member. The chair person is a Caucasian, mid-life, female the one group member is a Caucasian, senior, female. At Perkins the group was allowed access to the back of the restaurant which was empty and consisted of several tables and chairs. Once the meeting started the atmosphere was very casual and laid back.

Steinbeck is trying to convey through this chapter in the novel is basically this ranch is like a mini-society. Anyone in this society can hold power, and when they get into that position of power over others, they use it in irresponsible ways. For example even though the boss is the top of the social heirchy, his son Curley seems to have more power over the workers there than he does. Also, because of his position in the social “pyramid”, Curley can tangle with any one of the workers

If there are more than like 12 users in the support waiting channel I will just do a mass move into one big support room, one by one giving them talk power when it's there turn to talk. Then once they are all gone and helped I will go back In-Game and look for other people that need

founders encourage alcoholics to take what they wants from these steps that will help them and leave the rest. These 12 steps include: 1. “We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable. 2. Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. 3. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him. 4. Made a

MODEL(S) OF ADDICTION In going through the counseling process with Marge she was explained that there is the possibility that it could be a factor of genetics. When considering her background one has realized that she not only has an alcohol addiction, but it was the same for her father and her uncle, both of whom had lost their lives to the disease. In talking about the disease model with Marge she seemed to be more at ease with the situation and more willing to accept the fact that she does have

This brief look into A.A will discuss whether or not the static procedures of A.A. are effective, and even if they are, is there room for growth in the treatment methods of A.A.? To find these answers we must begin with the basics, taking a look into the details of A.A. There will be a review of a typical A.A. meeting discussing the inclusion and exclusion criteria of the program, addressing the length of treatment, and the typical flow of session. This analysis will also examine research findings

For some people, drugs are a part of everyday life. Drugs are what allow them to be able to walk around in the mornings with no ache, or comfort the pain of a recent surgery, or help and individual cope with anxiety or stress; however, the same drugs that are used to bring enjoyment into one persons life can bring destruction into another. This has become a major problem in the U.S. and all over the world as well. In a recent survey, thirty different clinics, spread out over five urban areas, reported