0The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous and Twelve Step Programs across the world have helped millions of people recover from addictions, in large part because of Doctor Silkworth. This study guide focuses on THE DOCTOR'S OPINION. Doctor Silkworth was the first in his field to look at Alcoholism and Drug Addiction in a disease model that he called, "An allergy of the body, and an obsession of the mind". Chapter One is a study of "The Doctor's Opinion". Chapter Two is The Doctor's Opinion out of the Big Book. Chapter Three breaks down the early history of Doctor Silkworth, Doctor Bob and Bill Wilson. Chapter Four is a history of the Oxford Group and the Twelve Steps. Chapter Five is a Study Guide. Chapter Six is Study Guide Two and offers some of the Twelve Steps that apply. Chapter Seven offers the readers even more solutions to apply by finding or starting meetings of their own. This book can be used in Drug and Alcohol Treatment centers, Institutions, Twelve Step Group Meetings and for those seeking to recover from addiction from home.