Events tagged with "addiction recovery"

Historical Events tagged with "addiction recovery"

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Health & Medicine

Publication of Alcoholics Anonymous 'Big Book'

April 10th, 1939 85 years ago

The first edition of Alcoholics Anonymous's foundational text, known as the 'Big Book', was published in 1939. Written primarily by Bill Wilson, one of the co-founders of the organization, the book shared personal stories and insights into alcoholism, recovery, and the principles of the A.A. program. It was a crucial step in formalizing the movement's approach to helping individuals struggling with alcohol addiction and spread beyond the initial New York city circles to a broader audience seeking recovery.