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There's More to Quitting Drinking Than Quitting Drinking

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There’s More to Quitting Drinking Than Quitting Drinking
Alcoholism Is Both a Drinking and a Thinking Problem

Author: Dr. Paul O.

🍃 About the Book

Sobriety begins when the drinking stops — but true recovery begins when the thinking changes. In There’s More to Quitting Drinking Than Quitting Drinking, beloved A.A. speaker and author Dr. Paul O. (whose story “Acceptance Was the Answer” appears in the 3rd edition of Alcoholics Anonymous) expands on his timeless message of acceptance, self-awareness, and growth beyond abstinence.

With characteristic warmth and humor, Dr. Paul explores the deeper layers of recovery — moving from simply not drinking to truly living sober. He guides readers through the physical, mental, emotional, interpersonal, and spiritual dimensions of sobriety, offering insight, laughter, and the wisdom of hard-won experience.

🌿 Key Concepts

Dr. Paul breaks recovery into five interconnected stages of sobriety:

Physical Sobriety – Not drinking. The essential first step that opens the door to healing.
Mental Sobriety – Thinking clearly. Learning to challenge distorted thoughts and old patterns.
Emotional Sobriety – Feeling fully. Developing the capacity to experience emotions without running from them.
Interpersonal Sobriety – Communicating honestly. Building healthy relationships through honesty, boundaries, and empathy.
Spiritual Sobriety – Accepting gracefully. Finding peace in life’s imperfections through humility and gratitude.

He also introduces “Spiritual Aerobics” (the practice of fantasy and imagination as tools for spiritual expansion) and a practical “Spiritual Philosophy” rooted in the serenity prayer and the transformative power of acceptance.

🕊️ Central Message

“Acceptance,” Dr. Paul writes, “has to be repeated over and over and over again with every new situation and circumstance. It isn’t a destination; it’s a continuous process — a journey, a philosophy, a way of life.”

This book reminds readers that recovery is not static — it’s an ongoing evolution of self-awareness, service, and serenity.

💬 Why You’ll Love It

Written by one of A.A.’s most cherished voices of wisdom and compassion.
Expands the Twelve Step journey beyond early sobriety into emotional and spiritual growth.
Combines deep insight with humor and storytelling that feel like sitting in a meeting with an old friend.
A powerful companion for anyone seeking long-term recovery, not just abstinence.
Perfect for readers who love the “Acceptance Was the Answer” story and want to go deeper into its philosophy.

✍️ About the Author

Dr. Paul O. achieved sobriety in July 1967 and became a tireless messenger of A.A.’s hope and humor until his passing in May 2000. His story “Acceptance Was the Answer” (originally titled “Doctor, Alcoholic, Addict”) remains one of the most quoted and beloved in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. Known for his blend of intellect, honesty, and gentle wit, Dr. Paul dedicated his life to helping others discover that acceptance truly is the answer to all our problems today.

Category: Addiction & Recovery / Spiritual Growth / Self-Help
Publisher: Capizon Publishing
Originally Published by: Sabrina Publishing
Ideal For:

Members of A.A. and other 12-Step programs
Readers in long-term recovery seeking deeper serenity
Anyone exploring emotional and spiritual freedom beyond abstinence

“Recovery can’t take place without abstinence — but abstinence alone is not recovery.”
— Dr. Paul O.

There's More to Quitting Drinking Than Quitting Drinking

Alcoholism Is Both A Drinking And A Thinking Problem.

Recovery Can't Take Place Without Abstinence, But Abstinence Alone Is Not Recovery.

Author: Dr. Paul O.

Physical Sobriety - Drinking
Mental Sobriety - Thinking
Emotional Sobriety - Feeling
Interpersonal Sobriety - Communicating
Spiritual Sobriety - Feeling Guilty
Spiritual Aerobics - Fantasizing
Spiritual Philosophy - Accepting

"And acceptance is the answer to all my problems..." You may already know of Dr. Paul's wisdom through the often-quoted passage from page 449 of his story in the 3rd of edition of A.A.'s big book, Alcoholics Anonymous.

Dr. Paul continues sharing his astute insight and gentle humor in "There's More To Quitting Drinking Than Quitting Drinking" with discussions of the physical, mental, emotional, interpersonal and spiritual aspects of sobriety.

"Acceptance," Dr. Paul writes, "has to be repeated over and over and over again with every new situation and circumstance. It isn't a destination; it's a continuous process, a journey, a philosophy, a way of life.”

This book is for the person who has achieved his or her initial goal in a Twelve Step program and now wants more - more of everything the program has to offer, more of everything they can get by expanding their thinking and extending themselves.

From the Publisher

Dr. Paul originally self-published this, his first book, through Sabrina Publishing. Shortly after his passing in May of 2000, the book went out of print. However, Capizon Publishing was entrusted with continuing the work of "carrying the message" and is honored to be able to continue presenting this insightful and practical guide to sobriety and comminication and relationships.

About the Author

From the time of his recovery in July of 1967 until his passing in May 2000, Dr. Paul was a tireless carrier of A.A.'s message, always with humor and love.

All purchases go to support The Meeting Space which is a non-profit serving the Las Vegas community.

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