The Essential Ingredient in Recovery

IN A RECENT cover story on alcoholism by a major magazine, Alcoholics Anonymous is spoken of very favorably in regard to success with alcoholics. The magazine credits AA's success to the fellowship within this organization. It does not consider the "fellowship" that often exists among fellow drinkers in taverns and between "drinking buddies." Nowhere in the article does it acknowledge man's spiritual nature or man's spiritual need. Likewise, it does not recognize the essential ingredient that makes Alcoholics Anonymous unique, the reason for this organization's success: its emphasis on "a loving God."