There are reports that "THIQ" plays a role in alcoholism. An "Essay on The THIQ Hypothesis" by Dennis McClain-Furmanski can be found by clicking on the phrase "visit The THIQ Hypothesis" below.

On the other hand, a contradictory note is found on a web page titled "EXPLODING DRUG MYTHS" where the authors respond to various myths:

"36. THIQs are a cause of alcoholism. This is an old theory, which was very attractive in the early 1970s. It suggested that alcoholics, when they drink, form opiate-like THIQs (abbreviation for several artificially-formed chemicals) in the brain, to which they become dependent. Later research was not able to consistently find THIQs in the tissues of alcoholics compared to those of non-alcoholics. Thus, the "THIQ theory" is no longer popular among most scientists."

Found in December of 2006 at www.utexas.edu/research/asrec/myths.html published by the Addiction Science and Research Center of the University of Texas at Austin.

This website offers the tools published by Joe McQ of "Joe & Charlie". 12-Step Sponsors and newcomers would do well to get both books and the study guide. Professional CD Counselors will find other interesting materials here as well.

With all the earnestness at my command, I urge you to visit the website of the The Hindsfoot Foundation, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1993 for the publication of materials on the history and theory of alcoholism treatment and the moral and spiritual dimensions of recovery.

My initial impression: awesome!

A well-regarded speaker on spirituality, 12-Step recovery issues, and now the co-author of "A Twelve-Step Journey to SELF - Transformation", Mark Houston now offers this thought-provoking website.

A reading of "A Twelve-Step Journey to SELF - Transformation" by Mark H. and Floyd H, suggest that a visit to this website may identify books of value to thoughtful members of AA and its sister fellowships.