Identification—”How to share an effective ‘war’ story or How to Qualify as an Addict. The message which can interest and hold these alcoholic (addicted) people must have depth and weight (our lack of control) (AA p. xxviii). Tell them (newcomers) enough about your drinking (using, acting-out) habits, symptoms, and experiences to encourage them to speak of themselves. (AA p. 91) Tell them how baffled you were, how…