About
Referred to as Dr. Bob, he co-founded Alcoholics Anonymous with Bill W.
Before Fame
He began drinking heavily while in college, and continued throughout his professional life, nearly flunking out of the medical program due to alcoholism.
Trivia
His treatments for alcoholism proved ineffective until he met another struggling alcoholic, Bill Wilson, and so the two embarked on a novel attempt to treat addiction.
Family Life
He was born in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, a New England village, and his parents' strict attendance of religious services formed his aversion to religion in his adult life.
Associated With
He and Bill Wilson de-emphasized religion in the treatment of alcoholism and preferred concrete, practical steps.
