{"product_id":"saturday-evening-post-from-may-26-1945-why-drunkards-act-that-way-1","title":"The Saturday Evening Post — May 26, 1945 Featuring “Why Drunkards Act That Way” by J.C. and Helen Furnas","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Saturday Evening Post — May 26, 1945\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeaturing \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Why Drunkards Act That Way” by J.C. and Helen Furnas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYale Plan \/ Alcoholism Treatment \/ Alcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOffered here is the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMay 26, 1945 issue of The Saturday Evening Post\u003c\/span\u003e, featuring the important article \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e“Why Drunkards Act That Way” by J.C. and Helen Furnas\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePublished during the early postwar years of Alcoholics Anonymous, this article offers a fascinating look at the developing study and treatment of alcoholism through the work being done at Yale. The piece discusses \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e“The Yale Plan,”\u003c\/span\u003e the scientific and clinical approach being explored in relation to alcoholism, and the growing involvement of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAlcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/span\u003e as part of the broader conversation around treatment, recovery, and public health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis article is especially interesting for collectors because it reflects a key moment in the changing public understanding of alcoholism. Rather than treating alcoholism only as a moral failing, the article examines medical, psychological, and social dimensions of the illness, while also noting the practical role A.A. was beginning to play in helping alcoholics recover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe issue includes strong period photography and reporting, making it a valuable companion piece for collectors of early A.A.-related magazine articles, Yale School of Alcohol Studies material, and mid-century alcoholism treatment history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis magazine is in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003efair to good condition\u003c\/span\u003e overall. There is visible edge wear, age-related handling wear, and liquid staining. The magazine remains a meaningful and readable period piece that is still complete with no missing pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA worthwhile 1940s recovery-history collectible documenting the intersection of Yale alcoholism research, public education, and the growing influence of Alcoholics Anonymous.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49677999669490,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/3D05FC7A-5E9C-4C64-A547-41C421B9D344.jpg?v=1781500781","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/saturday-evening-post-from-may-26-1945-why-drunkards-act-that-way-1","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}