Purpose of this Book

Questions

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When you honestly want to, do you find you cannot quit drinking or using other drugs entirely?

According to the "Big Book" of Alcoholics Anonymous, for the real alcoholic/addict the answer is "yes" ... sometimes we can stop, but we can't stay stopped.

When drinking or using other drugs, do you have little control over the amount you take?

According to the "Big Book" of Alcoholics Anonymous, for the real alcoholic/addict the answer is "yes" ... sometimes we can control our use but usually we cannot.

Are you having trouble with relationships, controlling your emotions, miserable and depressed, work is hard, feeling useless, full of fear, unhappy, and can't seem to be of real help to other people?

According to the "Big Book" of Alcoholics Anonymous, for the real alcoholic/addict the answer is "yes" ... we are restless, irritable, and discontented when not using.