From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
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... sinking into
the mire that is alcoholism, ...
BB p.132,
The Family Afterward
When we see a man sinking into the mire that is alcoholism, we give him first aid and place what we have at his disposal.
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... sinking ship.
BB p.152,
A Vision For You
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