Diagnosis Alcoholism, A Nurse's Story
June 2011
By:
Dennis
| Holderness, New Hampshire
Losing his medical license over painkiller abuse was the beginning of a sixteen year bout with alcoholism until one fateful incident
A Night Out With My Friend, Vodka
February 2026
| Getting Through Tough Times
By:
John L.
| Hernando, Florida
After his wife and kids left, all he had was the bar. Now the SWAT team was at his door. Had enough?
All is Well
February 2025
| Longtimers
By:
Joyce K.
| Coral Springs, Florida
Thanks to a sober doctor who showed her the way, she’s had a full, healthy life for decades now—and she’s only 83!
The Opportunity to do Better
April 2024
| Happy Birthday Big Book!
By:
Carrie B.
| Bend, Oregon
She loved this Tuesday night meeting because the group let her bring her child. Problem was, it was listed as a closed meeting
I Don’t go It Alone
January 2023
| Spiritual Awakenings
By:
Paul W.
| Rochester, N.Y.
Once dependent on people and alcohol, he now gives his Higher Power that job
My Texas pen pal
November 2021
| Prayer and Meditation
By:
Tom Z.
| Coles Point, Va.
For 17 years, they shared everything—all the joys, challenges and pain. Now they’ll get to meet
Sanity Restored
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Michael P.
Sobriety means more than a lengthy string of days
Estranged
April 2021
| Fun in Sobriety
By:
L.C.
| Deland, Fla.
Drinking buddies for 20 years, she and her sister were best friends. That is, until one of them sobered up
3 days to freedom
November 2019
| Grapevine Classics
By:
Richard T.
| Billings, Montana
They cried, laughed and shared secrets. At a picnic table on the prison yard, his life changed forever
Work in Progress
September 2017
By:
Anonymous
Sometimes quickly, but often slowly, an old-timer expresses gratitude as he celebrates 60 years in AA
100 days to go
July 2017
By:
Michelle L.
| Portland, Oregon
The recovery she was getting inside with this group of AA-loving women was time well spent
Worth the wait
March 2017
By:
Jeannine B.
| Birmingham, Alabama
Stressed and lonely, she needed a meeting and almost gave up. Good thing she listened to her feet
Doc Talk
November 2013
By:
Terry L.
| Minnesota
Hoping to educate doctors about AA is one man’s medicine
I need answers!
October 2010
By:
LISA E.
| Vail, Colo.
A newcomer reads the Big Book in rehab, but a sponsor helps her understand it
BY CHANCE
November 2009
By:
MARLENE F.
| Santa Barbara, Calif.
A couple of former drinking buddies lose touch, then reunite in AA
About Alcoholism - Alcoholism Information, Research and Treatment
October 1981
By:
The Australian
Getting Tough With Employees
About Alcoholism - Alcoholism Information, Research and Treatment
May 1981
By:
Lucy Barry Robe
Sick Health Professionals
About Alcoholism - Alcoholism Information, Research and Treatment
January 1981
By:
UPI
Trends in Occupational Programs
About Alcoholism - Alcoholism Information, Research and Treatment
June 1978
By:
The Journal (Addiction Research Fou
Another Organ Heard From
About Alcoholism - Alcoholism Information, Research and Treatment
April 1975
By:
The Journal (Addiction Research Foundation)
CACs and Alcohologists
