What Is a Page 21 Drunk?
What Is a Page 21 Drunk? Page 21 of the Big Book gives us one of AA’s clearest descriptions of the real alcoholic. The alcoholic may begin as a moderate drinker and may not drink continuously, but eventually loses control once drinking begins. The consequences grow worse, promises are repeatedly broken, and sooner or later alcohol takes priority over everything else. Today we’ll talk about what people mean by a “Page 21 drunk,” why alcoholism is not determined only by how often or how much someone drinks, and why honestly identifying with the description of the alcoholic can open the door to…
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