{"product_id":"something-new-in-alcoholic-hospitalization","title":"Something New in Alcoholic Hospitalization | South Plains Alcoholic Clinic — Lubbock, Texas","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOffered here is an unusual vintage pamphlet titled \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSomething New in Alcoholic Hospitalization\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, issued by the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSouth Plains Alcoholic Clinic, Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e of Lubbock, Texas, under the direction of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTim O’Shanahan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis small piece of alcoholism-treatment history documents an early private clinic devoted specifically to the hospitalization and care of alcoholics. Rather than presenting a general discussion of alcoholism, the pamphlet was clearly intended to explain the clinic’s treatment arrangements and encourage referrals from individuals, families, physicians, and others seeking help for an alcoholic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe pamphlet describes a remarkably direct and practical approach to care. Among the services advertised were:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHospitalization at \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e$15 per day, including doctor’s fees\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognized physicians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNurses on duty 24 hours a day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedication at standard hospital rates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanned meals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvice concerning the patient’s problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA twelve-patient hospital limit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfidential treatment exclusively for alcoholics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe clinic explains that it had spent \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etwo years “working and experimenting”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e toward developing this system and that patients could remain as long as necessary, noting that some required three days while others required six.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOf particular interest is the language used to promote the facility:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Exclusively Alcoholic — Confidential — Comfortable”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe pamphlet also notes that \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLudy Massie had recently sold his stock in the clinic to Tim O’Shanahan and was no longer associated with the operation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, providing an unusually specific glimpse into the business history of the facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcoholism Treatment in the A.A. Era\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFor collectors of Alcoholics Anonymous and recovery history, pamphlets such as this help document the larger treatment environment that developed alongside the growth of A.A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHospitalization played an important role in early alcoholism recovery. The \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Big Book itself discusses the usefulness—and at times necessity—of medical treatment and hospitalization to help physically stabilize an alcoholic before further recovery work could begin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis pamphlet is particularly interesting because it comes from \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLubbock, Texas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, an area with an established and growing recovery community during the mid-20th century. Rather than official A.A. literature, it represents the broader network of clinics, hospitals, doctors, and treatment facilities that emerged as alcoholism increasingly came to be approached as a medical and recoverable condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePamphlet Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e Something New in Alcoholic Hospitalization\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDirector:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Tim O’Shanahan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganization:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e South Plains Alcoholic Clinic, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAddress:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 6420 Caprock Drive, Lubbock, Texas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Folded promotional pamphlet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Not stated\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubject:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Alcoholism hospitalization and treatment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe piece appears to be scarce, and I was unable to locate another copy of this exact pamphlet in the online sources I reviewed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis pamphlet remains in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003every good condition overall\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe paper is clean and well preserved with light age toning and minor handling wear. The front cover remains attractive and clearly printed. There are a few small spots and minor marks consistent with age, including a small area of discoloration on the rear cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe interior printing remains clean, complete, and easily readable, with no notable writing or significant damage visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully for a complete understanding of the condition and appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAn interesting piece of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003emid-century alcoholism treatment history\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, documenting a small Texas clinic and the changing approach toward the medical care and hospitalization of alcoholics during the period in which Alcoholics Anonymous was rapidly expanding across the country.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sean McShane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49876332118258,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/878C4414-59AB-4E55-A18E-6B0059119B60.jpg?v=1785780038","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/something-new-in-alcoholic-hospitalization","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}