I received, reviewed, and liked the comments of our new president. Particularly his stated points. As to the addition of drugs and change of name, I concur. The “International Society…..” suggestion grabs me, as I think the “group” portion may be in need of change. As to drugs, I also concur. You cannot attend a meeting in the AA scene today without hearing about drugs. You cannot sponsor men and women as I have done without seeing the concurrent use of drugs. You cannot encounter A.A.’s “singleness of purpose” people without wondering if they are dwelling in the past instead of the world of ice, LSD, heroin, pot, sex drugs, etc. History should cover contemporary history as well as the 1800’s. There is a distinct difference between the growing number of religious groups that herd every type of addict into one pen and the understanding and support that occur when so-called “alcoholic/addicts” are grouped together because of their common plight. In sum, please change the name so that it includes “international society,” add drugs if you will, and keep the openness which has so characterized your group, your posts, and your membership. No moderating censors given authority by ATGH. Let them peddle their narrow-minded restrictive “history” in some other room. You have a fine group of sharing scholars, and that’s the way to support, serve, and grow. God Bless, Richard G. Burns, J.D. (Dick B.)