From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
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... application at
once.
BB xxvii(xxv),
The Doctor's Opinion
Many years ago one of the leading contributors
to this book came under our care in this hospital and while here he acquired some ideas which he put into practical application at once.
2.
... application of
anonymity.
12&12 p.185,
Tradition Twelve
3.
... application of
these Steps to the alcoholic's ...
12&12 p.17,
Foreword
In it alcoholism was described from the alcoholic's point of view, the spiritual ideas of the Society were codified for the first time in the Twelve Steps, and the application of
these Steps to the alcoholic's dilemma was
made clear.
4.
... application outside
A.A. itself.
12&12 p.15,
Foreword
Though the essays which follow were written mainly for members, it is thought by many of A.A.'s friends that these pieces might arouse interest and find application outside A.A. itself.
5.
... application presented
difficulties beyond our conception.
BB xxvii(xxv),
The Doctor's Opinion
We doctors have realized for a long time that some form of moral psychology was of urgent importance to alcoholics, but its application presented difficulties beyond our
conception.
6.
... application to
situations which arise in each ...
12&12 p.90,
Step Ten
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