From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
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... psychologists and
doctors made an exhaustive study ...
12&12 p.122,
Step Twelve
When A.A. was quite young, a number of eminent psychologists and doctors made an exhaustive study of a good-sized group of so-called problem drinkers.
2.
... psychologists, and
practitioners of various kinds.
BB p.133,
The Family Afterward
God has abundantly supplied this world with fine doctors, psychologists, and practitioners of various kinds.
3.
Psychologists are
inclined to agree with us.
BB p.73,
Into Action
4.
... psychologists as
it is to alcoholics.
12&12 p.38,
Step Three
We realize that the word
"dependence" is as distasteful to many psychiatrists and psychologists as it is to alcoholics.
5.
... psychologists point
out the deep need every ...
12&12 p.56,
Step Five
Psychiatrists and psychologists point out the deep need every human being has for practical insight and knowledge of his own personality flaws and for
a discussion of them with an understanding and trustworthy person.
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