Alcoholics Anonymous and the Medical Profession - January 1955 First Printing

Alcoholics Anonymous and the Medical Profession

January 1955 · First Printing · Conference-Approved Pamphlet

Offered here is an original first printing (January 1955) of Alcoholics Anonymous and the Medical Profession—one of the most important early A.A. pamphlets aimed specifically at physicians and clinical professionals.

Issued by Alcoholics Anonymous Publishing, Inc. and approved by the General Service Conference, this pamphlet captures a key moment in mid-century A.A. history: the Fellowship was rapidly expanding, and A.A. was actively building bridges with the medical community. Inside, it presents a concise overview of alcoholism as medicine was beginning to frame it in more modern terms, and it highlights the role of doctors who helped A.A. gain credibility in its earliest years—most notably Dr. William Duncan Silkworth and the landmark medical support that surrounded the original Big Book era.

It’s a small piece of literature, but historically it’s a big one—an early, official “handshake” between A.A. and the professional world.

Edition Details

Title: Alcoholics Anonymous and the Medical Profession

Printing: First Printing (January 1955)

Publisher: Alcoholics Anonymous Publishing, Inc. (New York)

Format: Stapled pamphlet / booklet (as issued)

Approval: General Service Conference–approved

Condition

Very Good. Clean, well-preserved example with light wear to the cover consistent with age and careful handling. Interior appears complete and readable.

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A classic early A.A. pamphlet with strong collector appeal—especially for those interested in the medical-history side of recovery and the documents that helped A.A. earn serious attention beyond the rooms.