Alcoholism Anonymous (Alc-A) Book

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The Founders Story

“My name is Jon, and I am not an alcoholic—that is, I was born with Alcoholism.”

I am not ashamed to admit this because it isn’t my fault, and the concept of it being one’s fault is killing innocent people every day. Something has got to change. I will use the word alcoholic to describe someone born with alcoholism per the definitions of this text, but I (we of Alc-A) don’t like such a label. Calling someone an alcoholic—non-book defined, isn’t any different than using racist words to describe someone of a different culture or ethnicity. It demeans us and allows those without alcoholism (who don’t understand it) to think they are better than us. If you are like me, know this: someone who thinks less of you or someone you know because they have alcoholism is the real mishap of society. They are like ignorant southerners that still bend the knee to the twisted beliefs of slavery.

            I have spent my entire teen and adult life battling alcoholism (About 22-years at the publication of this title.), bouncing from successful sobriety to depressing drunkenness. One day I am a respected mathematician or fiction author, and the next, a worthless drunk. I have no problems abstaining from the drink, for I am not addicted; I have a problem stopping when I start like so many people that suffer from alcoholism do. And, worst of all, I cannot or could not stop myself from taking that first sip.

            One may ask or say, “Why pick up a drink in the first place.” or “It’s your lack of willpower for choosing to drink.” Nonsense of the uneducated, unaccepting, and scared mind.

Like most average humans, when someone doesn’t understand something, it makes them scared and or insecure. So, they create two scenarios: one that makes them look good (in their mind) and another that makes said person look bad (in their mind). They can now compare themselves to that person, making them a better person (in their mind).

All ideas are made up in their own head, just like someone thinking they are better than someone else because of the color of their skin or their educational status. It is just how a lot of people deal with their insecurities. Instead of facing their own issues, they paint the picture of someone else's issues being worse than theirs. They then say something like, “Well, at least I am not a drunk.” or “I have a job and a degree, so I don’t have issues like them.” ... Hope that makes sense. If it doesn’t, let me simplify: The judgmental person is purple, and the one they are judging is blue. They write the law that being blue is terrible, so they can now say, “I am purple – not blue, so I have no problems.” This allows them to scapegoat through life without ever maturing.

A person like this will often pivot themselves in a position of power to further enforce the delusion of the insecurities they don’t have. If you know or have someone like this in your life, it is best to avoid them. It is usually selfish behavior, which is harder to admit to than being an addict.

[Note: In this program, we think the first step to addiction (alcohol addiction or other) is admitting you have a problem. For alcoholics—those born with alcoholism, the first step is accepting you are born with this uncontrollable desire to be intoxicated. Until science can diagnose alcoholism properly and give an undeniable lab result just like testing for peanut allergies, we must accept that we are different than an average person. Just as someone who grew to be 7’6” tall is different from an average person.]

Also, let me be clear: I hate drinking with a passion; I despise it with all my heart. The pain and suffering it has brought me are so overwhelming that it seems impossible for me to pick up a drink again. Unfortunately, this is the baffling part of it. It

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Before getting all worked up about this book, please note this: The Alcoholism Anonymous program was inspired by A.A. We credit its success to Bill W., and the other founders of A.A. Alc-A is very similar to A.A., yet entirely different. Also, note that this program is not for everyone, just as A.A. isn’t and therapy isn’t. If you don’t like it, move on. We don’t want to become diluted as A.A. has become, and our program rules are designed to prevent that from happening. Many Alc-A members still attend A.A., and everyone in the program should support A.A. and its members. Our only goal is to inform the world of the true nature of success rates within the program and the dangers of the people. We want to help bring awareness to newcomers that A.A. is not the only option. It is a religion, and A.A. is absolutely 100%, by definition, a cult in many circles. If you don’t want to believe that, you need to start learning the actual definitions of words!

cult noun are relatively small groups of people with religious beliefs or practices regarded by others as strange or sinister.

religion noun the belief in and worship of superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods

superstition noun excessively credulous belief in and reverence for supernatural beings

schizophrenia noun (in general use) a mentality or approach characterized by inconsistent or contradictory elements

The reader of this text should know, (on cults) we have met many A.A. circles that are relatively small groups, which we and many others regard as strange and or sinister. And when A.A. and its members say, “Only God (higher power) can relieve us of our obsession to drink.” We ask, “Why couldn’t God (higher power) allow us to drink as average humans do?” One can pussyfoot around the topic, but the definitions are pretty dam clear. That belief in something that does not exist—no proof, at least—is precisely what schizophrenia and superstition are. It’s easy for a sane person to understand this, but as the saying goes, “You can’t convince a crazy person they are crazy.”

            If you find yourself irritated by the above statement, that is fine. It is your choice to feel that way and your choice to believe something, or maybe it isn’t your choice at all... Anyways, we only wish to again, point out, that we are dealing with physical, chemical reactions bound in the realms of reality, and no superstitious jargon should ever be a substitute for hard science when it comes to serious medical issues. “Only God could relieve me of my toothache.” “No human dentist could have relieved us of our aching pain.” Ridiculous concepts thought up by primitive humans, brain damaged by excessive alcohol consumption. But! If it works for you, do it! For us, such ideas send us out the door more confused and troubled than when we went in. And the lunatics still in the rooms think we deserve the pain because we don’t bend to their sick, nearing mental illness, if not, outlooks on reality.

“Nothing makes me want to drink more than recovery programs.”

Founder of Alcoholism Anonymous

After nearly 20-years of researching Alcoholics Anonymous, our work has concluded that the program is more dangerous than helpful for numerous reasons. These reasons will be elaborated on within this chapter. Not that it should be considered all dangerous. We only wish to help separate the ones that will be in danger from attending the program. We never want to hear another member of A.A. say, “Mr. or Ms. Doe died of withdrawal this week because he or she didn’t follow the 12-steps and have a spiritual awakening, putting them right with God.” How dangerous and irresponsible it is to put that thought into an impressionable and desperate person’s mind. An idea that that is the only possible solution to remaining abstinent.

The supposed is that there is only one

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Members of Alcoholism Anonymous (Alc-A) are usually former and or current members of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.). Primarily those who have dealt with continuous relapse or an inability to refrain from the drink for more than 90-days or so at a time.

It is good to note again what the definition of relapse is:

Relapse

verb (of someone suffering from a disease) suffer deterioration after a period of improvementnoun a deterioration in someone’s state of health after a temporary improvement

We are not diseased...

Alc-A definition:

*Relapse

when someone with alcoholism drinks after committing to remain sober (an automatic action usually uncontrollable by the very nature of their biological chemistry)

As of July 30th, 2021, the only known way to consistently overcome the craving for a drink is regular interaction with those with the same chemistry. If this practice becomes instinctive and routine, long-term—if not permanent, sobriety can be achieved.

Our primary principle:

We wish not to drink,by supporting others who want the same,and we repeat this daily.

Reminders:

Relapse is dangerous; you may hurt someone or yourself. Take precautions if you choose to drink.Relapse is not our fault; please stick with us as one’s relapse may help prevent us from relapsing.Cravings will frequently occur for most, and they will pass for all.We need to hear each other’s experiences regularly to get through a craving consistently. Over time, the cravings will dissipate.

We Beliefs:

We don’t believe that alcoholism has anything to do with a spiritual ailment, lack of willpower, not being right with God, or disease.We do not assume there is or will be a cure for alcoholism because we don’t think it is an illness—that is, we simply believe it to be a chemistry of the brain that is not average.We seek not for a solution, only abstinence.We do not discourage members from attending A.A. or other religious and or spiritual programs. We only forbid such topics from being discussed inside and outside our meetings.We believe that the desire to drink and the results from drinking is nothing more than an uncontrollable chemical reaction that can be tapered by grouping with others that share the same chemical relation in their brain.We believe that regular interaction with others who have alcoholism who are actively trying to stay sober is the only consistent solution to long-term abstinence. This could be as simple as a walk in the park with another or going to a meeting. One does not need to get a college degree on twelve steppings to stay sober and be happy.We Do not believe in 12-step programs as a solution for alcoholism—not that we discourage it, and we do think it is beneficial for the addicts and can be helpful for anyone, really. We only believe that it is not a solution to preventing or stopping a chemical reaction.We highly discourage the act of “amends,” which is often misdefined. The idea that one should go and confess or apologize for the evil they did when it is not their fault is not healthy. We have seen this step send too many people to relapse and die or be incarcerated. It isn’t one’s fault for drinking or what they did while drinking. We don’t burn people with schizophrenia at the stake anymore, and we shouldn’t punish someone for not being diagnosed as an alcoholic before ever picking up their first drink of alcohol.Finally, we believe, above all else, that the first step to staying sober is acceptance.One may say: I accept that my brain is chemically balanced different than others. Hell, if Einstein’s brain were normal, we wouldn’t have microwaves!Or: I accept that others are uncomfortable with me because they do not understand, and it is not my job to make them understand.If I accept everything for what it is and people for who they are, I no longer have any problems.

We like to remind ourselves: If someone is upset with us because of our actio