SANITARIUMS in Big Book Alcoholics Anonymous, 12 Steps and 12 Traditions

From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)

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SANITARIUMS occurs 5 times (Definition from Merriam-Webster Online)

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... sanitariums. BB p.22, There Is A Solution

Then he begins to appear at hospitals and sanitariums.

... sanitariums, accepting voluntary commitment to asylums -- we ... BB p.31, More About Alcoholism

Here are some of the methods we have tried: Drinking beer only, limiting the number of drinks, never drinking alone, never drinking in the morning, drinking only at home, never having it in the house, never drinking during business hours, drinking only at parties, switching from scotch to brandy, drinking only natural wines, agreeing to resign if ever drunk on the job, taking a trip, not taking a trip, swearing off forever (with and without a solemn oath), taking more physical exercise, reading inspirational books, going to health farms and sanitariums, accepting voluntary commitment to asylums -- we could increase the list ad infinitum.

... sanitariums and hospitals has begun. BB p.110, To Wives

Maybe the doctor has been called in, and the weary round of sanitariums and hospitals has begun.

... sanitariums, hospitals, and jails. BB p.107, To Wives

Most of us have entered the final stage with its commitment to health resorts, sanitariums, hospitals, and jails.

... sanitariums, hospitals, jails and asylums. BB p.97, Working With Others

It may mean sharing your money and your home, counseling frantic wives and relatives, innumerable trips to police courts, sanitariums, hospitals, jails and asylums.

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