Dick B. interviews Robb H., M.D., on the Tuesday,
September 24, 2013, episode of the "Christian Recovery Radio with Dick
B." show
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Introduction
Today's guest is Robb
Hicks. M.D. Robb is a neuro-scientist, specialist in treating impaired
professionals with various addictive problems, and a particular emphasis on
preventing the relapses that so often follow the treatment of these
individuals. We have been in communication with Dr. Hicks for a number of
months now. He just spent a week with us on Maui, telling us what he knows in
his area of expertise and soaking up as much information as possible about the
history, Christian backdrop, hands-on 12 Step work with alcoholics and addicts,
and A.A. techniques for working with them. Following his visit with us on Maui,
Dr. Hicks came to the very recent First International Alcoholics Anonymous
History Conference in Portland, Maine. He there spoke to the participants on
his specialty and continued to soak up the practical aspects of A.A. recovery
he found there. Dr. Hicks also joined us in an intense visit to the heartland
of Alcoholics Anonymous spirituality--the boyhood home and training of A.A.
cofounder Dr. Robert H. Smith. Robb was with us almost every moment of our many
meetings in St. Johnsbury. And now he will tell you about his own background,
work, practice, interests, and plans for the future. Take it away Robb
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Synopsis of and Commentary on
the Interview of Dr. Hicks
Dr. Hicks has become
a valued member of the International Christian Recovery Coalition team, He is one
who brings medical expertise to the fore, who is jumping at the opportunity to
help others overcome and avoid relapse from alcoholism and many addictive
problems, and whose immediate focus and work is in a field peopled with those
in difficulty who can be rescued and restored to their previous effective and
respected callings.
The field is or
certainly can be assisting impaired professionals and other skilled people—doctors,
lawyers, judges, clergy, first responders, dentists, pharmacists, artists,
athletes, actors, entertainers, producers, authors, and countless other
formerly talented and accomplished individuals. These individuals have
sometimes lost everything. More often, they are despondent and depressed with
the thoughts that they have lost or will forever lose their reputations and employment.
They are stymied into inaction by the supposed unbearable weight of their
difficulties. And most are much inclined to hide in the bushes in shame, guilt,
and remorse, thinking suicidal thoughts or seeking isolation from the world at
large.
The vision that we
have seen developing with our friend Dr. Robb Hicks is one of emphasizing
several key tools: (1) Establishing and relying on a relationship with God as
quickly as possible much as A.A.’s Big Book suggests on page 29 of its fourth
edition. (2) Focusing a maimed and suffering person on accountability, the
support and service opportunities of organizations like A.A., and what Robb
calls “intentional sobriety.” (3) Challenging the afflicted to the needed
service to and glorification of God and service and help for others right in
the fellowship to which the suffering have turned and yet often flee, leave, or
visit without the fervent sacrifice and service which characterized and galvanized
the successes of the early AAs in Akron and later in Cleveland.
This, in part, was
my story. One where I lacked the initial assistance covered here; and I believe
many will want to listen to this doctor and receive the inspiration his path is
offering right now.
Gloria Deo
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