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In reply to the discussion: Secret of AA: After 75 Years, We Don't Know How It Works [View all]stopdiggin
(11,301 posts)8. the final thought expressed there
"understanding more about who it does help, and why, is likely our best shot at finally developing a system that improves on Wilson's amateur scheme .."
I find it disheartening (in the extreme) that our "gold standard" has a failure rate that would be laughed out of any other results oriented structure. And that so many involved in providing treatment are so totally invested. Like other posters, I'm happy and grateful for the people it does help. But my sincere hope is that (like the article said) by connecting some dots and using some vastly improved science .. we can one day be doing a whole lot better.
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I know, most do say the Serenity Prayer and some decide to close with the Lord's Prayer
Rhiannon12866
Jul 2019
#39
Well, why can't you turn your will and life over to the care of a tree? (Step 3)
progree
Jun 2019
#22
Nothing religious about it anywhere I've been, despite what the courts say. Clearly
progree
Jun 2019
#25
"some are incapable of being honest with themselves, they are the unfortunate ones, they seem to
demosincebirth
Nov 2019
#40