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Alcoholics Anonymous founder Bill Wilson’s grandfather quit drinking “immediately after having a ‘religious experience’ when he was under the influence of [magic mushrooms].”

Bill W. For the 2012 film, see Bill W. (film). William Griffith Wilson (November 26, 1895 – January 24, 1971), also known as Bill Wilson or Bill W., was the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). AA is an international mutual aid fellowship with about 2 million members worldwide belonging to approximately 10,000 groups, associations, organizations, […]

Alcoholics Anonymous founder Bill Wilson’s grandfather quit drinking “immediately after having a ‘religious experience’ when he was under the influence of [magic mushrooms].” Read More »