Acoholism: At AA, it's just one drunk talking to another - latimes.com

Acoholism: At AA, it's just one drunk talking to another - latimes.com: "I sat and listened for an hour. I heard nothing that moved me or gave me hope. The bumper-sticker wisdom of the program was idiotic. The ardent cheerfulness of the group was repellent. The emphasis on God, or a Higher Power, was offensive. I hung my head and told my friend I was wasting his time. I wasn't going to read the book 'Alcoholics Anonymous,' get a sponsor, work any steps or pray to a God I didn't believe in.

My friend said, 'That's OK. Can you go home and try not to drink tonight?' I said I could try. 'Can I take you to a meeting tomorrow?' I said he could. 'That's all you have to do,' he said. 'Welcome to Alcoholics Anonymous.'"...

..."One alcoholic talking to another can keep two drunks sober."