by Bellah

Question by peter: is it possible the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous came from the bible ?

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Answer by Bill
yes..I’ll explain

(step 1)-i know nothing good lives in me,that is,in my sinful nature for i have the desire to do what is good,but i cannot carry it out..Romans 7:18

(step 2)-for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose..Philippians 2:13

(step 3)-therefore,I urge you brothers and sisters in view of God’s mercy to offer your bodies as living sacrifices holy and pleasing to God-which is your spiritual workshop..Romans 12:1

(step 4)-Let us examine our ways and test them,and let us return to the lord..lamentations 3:40

(step 5)-therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed..James 5:16

(step 6)-Humble yourselves before the lord,and he will lift you up..James 4:10

(step 7)-If we confess our sins,he is faithful and just to forgive us of our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness..1 john 1:9

(step 8)-Do to others as you would have them do to you..Luke 6:31

(step 9)-Therefore,if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother had something against you.Leave your gift there in front of the altar.first go and be reconciled to your brother,then come and offer your gift..Matthew 5:23-24

(step 10)-So,if you think you are standing firm,be careful that you don’t fall..1 corinthians 10:12

(step 11)-Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly..colossians 3:16

(step 12)-Brothers and sisters,if someone is caught in a sin,you who are spiritual should restore them gently but watch yourself or you may also be tempted..galatians 6:1

Have a nice day

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by Sterin

Question by kitkat7: What’s the difference between binge eating and just over eating?

bulimia is when you puke…

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Answer by David Wong
binge eating is what i just did a little bit ago. i ate until i threw up and then i ate some more til i threw up, over eating is just eating more than the recommended calorie intake

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by wallyg

Question by kat12: Has anyone here been to Alcoholics Anonymous?
I was thinking of going to a meeting but Im not sure of what to expect. I have been to meetings in inpatient psych wards but I know its not the same on the outside. I just want to know what to expect. Im not hard core alcohol because I use benadryl too to feel better. Any info is greatly appreciated.

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Answer by mlgable
What is the difference between a hard core alcoholic and one who is not???? Either you are an alcoholic or you are not as there is no such thing as one or the other.

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by roberthuffstutter

Question by Tomuchtoosoon: What are you thoughts on the possibility of a genetic predisposition to alcoholism?

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Answer by Weezer
Very possible, in my humble opinion. I personally struggled with the disease and was the last person in the world who would have ever thought I would. I never was allowed to drink, my biological father was killed due to drinking, and went through college abstaining. Then, in my early twenties I was going through some issues that I felt unable to handle well and began using alcohol to get wasted and forget these problems I was going through. Of course it didn’t heal them but it only made them worse. Then I got titled an “alcoholic”. I was always into fitness and took great care of myself before this. I got help and drink only on occasion now. It started with wkend drinking and then to nightly drinking then to all day long drinking. It ran in my family and yes, that’s the only rational or logical possiblity I could think of for my tendencies towards addiction. Hope I’ve helped!

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by ax2groin

Question by starr: are there any books besides Alcoholics Anonymous-The Big Book that can be helpful to alcoholics seeking help?

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Answer by kerrbear
The Joe and Charlie audio cds have been very helpful to my husband. They can be purchased from the Joe and Charlie web site or on Ebay and are very reasonably priced. There are others but my husband likes these best because they are seem more true to the experiences of actual alcoholics.

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Question by Grasshopper: How long does someone have to abstain from drinking in order to not be considered alcoholic?
They say that a true alcoholic cannot stop drinking when they try, so how long do they have to stop drinking to prove that they are not alcoholic, 1 year, 2? I don’t drink, so this is not me.
So really, if you stop with the help of a 12-step program, you will always be an alcoholic, but if you stop on your own, you are not an alcoholic?
So it is defined by past propensity toward alcoholism rather than current behavioral trends? A non-drinker, yet an alcoholic?

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Answer by kfaulk211
I thought alcoholics were always alcoholics – even if they quit drinking for years. Kind of the whole 12 – step thing anyway, which I think is a bunch of baloney.

If you dont’ drink, you’re not an alcoholic, so you’re good.

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by jrwi

Question by : How do you get an alcoholic committed if you don’t have insurance?
My husband is a chronic alcoholic, who recently switched from drinking beer to vodka and is becoming increasingly more violent. I need to know how to get him committed without insurance.

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Answer by Joshua
Talk to a social worker. He or she will help you.

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Question by Nikki27: what’s a good alcoholic beverage to drink if you’ve never drank before?
I have never had an alcoholic drink before before. I tried Corona Extra Beer and it was gross! I want something that I can buy and drink at home, something that tastes good but I don’t want to get drunk just like feel a buz and I will be around children.

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Answer by Lorie
Get a bottle of Baileys Irish Creme. Its a simple drink, tastes yummy and has just a lil alcohol…

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by wonderferret

Question by : The American Medical Association and Alcoholics Anonymous BOTH believe that alcoholism is a disease. T or F?

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Answer by Lemanski’s Ghost
Of course it’s not so simple. AA recognizes a spiritual solution to alcoholism, so it is not a strictly biological disease in their view if spirituality can overcome it. They also tend to be negative toward things like medications to control cravings, depression, anxiety, etc. But it is certainly a physical condition within AA, and in their view it requires a metaphysical cure.

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Question by caltam84: What’s the strongest alcoholic beverage you have ever drank?
And what’s its alcohol by volume or proof.

What are your favorite alcoholic beverages?

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Answer by ✿αηgiє✿
vodka

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