The Alonon Translator's Intention to Join Alcoholics Anonymous

"I know alcoholics in AA that drank on an abuse. I know many of them that have done that," he says. "Why the hell do you think a guy like me would relapse for over a half dozen years, swear to himself with complete understanding that this is the worst thing I could ever do? How much suffering would it take for me to go and think that's a good idea because I need the medicine?" He adds: "When I stop drinking, I begin to suffer from alcoholism."