Stories of Recovery

Individuals in Recovery

Dr. Bob's Story
Dr. Robert Holbrook Smith, a co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, is a Dartmouth alumnus from the class of 1902. His story appears in Alcoholics Anonymous ("The Big Book"). There is also information about his life in many other publications, including Dr. Bob and the Good Old Timers. Additional information is available on our History, News and Events, and Alumni Voices pages.
Mark's Story (24K PDF file)
C. 1955's story (28K Word file)
"'D' is for Denial" by Peter Jaquith '58, Dartmouth Alumni Magazine, March/April 2006.
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  - "From Wall Street to Mean Street" (40K PDF file), by Geraldine Fabrikant. The New York Times, August 24, 2003. (Copyright © 2003 The New York Times Company. Reprinted with permission.)

Sam's Family (104K PDF file)

H.R.'s Story (12K PDF file)
Journey Toward the Light: The Experience of Alcoholics and Their Families. Lori Alvord, M.D. (streamed MOV file)
Jennifer's Story - A teen's personal narrative, this video project describes a family's experience with a father in alcohol treatment. This video is posted elsewhere on this site. (streamed MOV file)
C's Story (38K DOC file)
Howdy R. '55's story, Dartmouth Symposium, May 9, 2008 (502K Word file)
He Has Been Drinking (25 KB DOC file)

B's Story (76K PDF file)

K.N.'s Story (32K PDF file)

W's Story (31K PDF file)

"Smoking Incognito" - an anonymous student's experience smoking and quitting at Dartmouth. (8K PDF file)