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Posted on October 25, 2022October 25, 2022 by admin

“Practical experience shows that nothing will so much insure immunity from drinking (using) as intensive work with other alcoholics (addicts). It works when other activities fail.” (p. 89 A.A. Big Book)

“But the ex-problem alcoholic (cocaine addict) who has found this solution, who is properly armed with facts about themself, can generally win the entire confidence of another alcoholic (cocaine addict) in a few hours. Until such an understanding is reached, little or nothing can be accomplished.”

“That the person who is making the approach has had the same difficulty, that they obviously know what they are talking about, that their whole deportment shouts at the new prospect that they are a person with a real answer, that they have no attitude of Holier Than Thou, nothing whatever except the sincere desire to be helpful; that there are no fees to pay, no axes to grind, no people to please, no lectures to be endured these are the conditions we have found most effective. After such an approach many take up their beds and walk again.” (p. 18 & 19, A.A. Big Book)

If you have decided you want what we have (yes-no?) and are willing to go to any length to get it (to follow the recipe: yes-no?) — then you are ready to take certain steps. (AA p. 58). Ask them (newcomer) if they want to quit for good (yes-no?) and if they would go to any extreme to do so (Are you willing to thoroughly follow the instructions in the Big Book of A.A. – yes-no?). If they say yes, then their attention should be drawn to you as a person who has recovered. (AA p. 90).

When, therefore, we were approached by those in whom the problem had been solved, there was nothing left for us, but to pick up the simple kit of spiritual tools laid at our feet. (A.A. p 25) (Are you now ready to pick up your simple kit of spiritual tools – yes-no?)

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Modem-to-modem or face-to-face, A.A.’s speak the language of the heart in all its power and simplicity. (A.A. p. xxiv)

Step Three: Make a Decision

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Step Five: Confession of Shortcomings

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Step Nine: Made Direct Amends…

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Step Twelve: Help Other Suffering Addicts

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Since May 27, 2007

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