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August 1956

Helping Hands

Activities and developments outside AA in the field of alcoholism. . .suggestions and possible contributions--information, clippings, marked publications, etc.--are invited. Please mark them "Helping Hands.

WARNING AGAINST "PEACE PILLS": The American Psychiatric Association has become disturbed over the tremendous consumption of so-called "peace pills" by alcoholics and others who seek artificial aids to relaxation. The pills--containing highly-publicized tranquilizing drugs--are often prescribed by doctors to relieve tension.

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