Dr. Harry M. Tiebout

Being exposed to the writings of Dr. Harry Tiebout early in my sobriety has profoundly impacted my psyche and my approach to applying the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous in my life.

Dr. Harry M. Tiebout, a psychiatrist, was an early pioneer in coupling the principles and philosophy of Alcoholics Anonymous with psychiatric knowledge of alcoholism. A strong supporter of A.A. throughout his life, he consistently worked for acceptance of his views concerning alcoholism the medical and psychiatric professions. He served on the Board of Trustees for A.A. from 1957 to 1966, and was chairman of the National Council on Alcoholism in 1950.

SURRENDER VERSUS COMPLIANCE IN THERAPYWITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO ALCOHOLISM