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September 1972

The Easier, Softer Way

Science may come up with that panacea for alcoholics, but most of us in AA like what we have

I'VE ATTENDED a few seminars on alcoholism, listened to and read a flock of opinions, studied treatments and various therapies. It is amazing how many professionals are now stating flatly that alcoholism is curable, that it isn't a disease, but an illness of the emotions, and that once a person is sober and armed with the facts about himself, he can drink socially. (Of course, it is also indicated that he shouldn't take more than a couple of drinks during any one sitting!)

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