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Doctor Bob (Robert Holbrook Smith, 1879-1950) was one of the co-founders of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), along with Bill Wilson (Bill W.). He is considered one of the key figures in the development and early history of AA. Doctor Bob was a physician from Akron, Ohio and he struggled with alcoholism for many years. He had tried various methods to stop drinking, including institutionalization and the then-popular "belladonna cure" (a treatment that involved injecting large amounts of the drug belladonna), but nothing seemed to work. In 1935, he met Bill Wilson, who was also an alcoholic and had recently had a...

The Serenity Prayer is a prayer that is widely known and used in the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and other twelve-step programs. It is also used in other self-help and recovery programs, as well as in various religious and spiritual contexts. The prayer goes as follows: "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, And wisdom to know the difference." The prayer is often seen as a reminder to focus on what can be changed and to accept what cannot be changed. It is also seen as a way to...

Acceptance is a core principle in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and is considered one of the key elements of the recovery process. AA is a self-help organization that provides support and resources for individuals recovering from alcoholism, and it is based on the 12 Steps program. The first step of the program is for the individual to admit that they are powerless over alcohol and that their life has become unmanageable. This admission is often referred to as "surrender" and is considered the starting point of the recovery process. Acceptance is also a key part of the fourth step of the...

Alcoholics Anonymous ( AA ) Does Not make or sell sobriety chips.  However, there are multiple websites that sell AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) medallions or "chips" online. These medallions are small coin-like tokens that are given to AA members as a symbol of their time sober. They come in various colors, each representing a different milestone in a member's sobriety. Some of these websites also sell AA keychains, AA books, and other recovery related items. It's important to note that while AA medallions can be a powerful symbol of an individual's commitment to recovery, they are not officially endorsed or sold...

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) medallions, also known as "chips," are small coin-like tokens that are given to AA members as a symbol of their time sober. The origins of AA medallions can be traced back to the early days of AA. In the 1930s and 1940s, AA members would often carry around small items, such as coins or keychains, to remind them of their commitment to staying sober. The practice of using medallions as a symbol of sobriety became more formalized in the 1950s. AA medallions typically come in various colors, each representing a different milestone in a member's sobriety. For...