Self-help programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) have been viewed as beneficial
adjuncts to comprehensive treatment programs for the treatment of alcohol use disorders …

This study identifies factors associated with Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) membership in a
sample of 81 persons who have achieved at least one year of total abstinence from alcohol …

The vast majority of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) members in the United States are white,
and only a few studies have investigated the program's effectiveness for ethnic minorities …

A sample of 515 initially untreated problem drinkers was followed for one year after
contacting alcohol information and referral or detoxification services. At a one-year follow …

140 AA FOR PERSONS WITH A DUAL DIAGNOSIS with a co-occurring disorder endure a
lower quality of life, recover less often, and use more treatment resources (Mueller et aI …

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is the most popular mutual-help program for individuals with
alcohol-related problems, and most treatment programs encourage AA attendance during …

Alcoholics Anonymous groups are underused by persons with the dual diagnoses of mental
illness and substance use disorder, and mental health professionals are cautious about …

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is the most popular selfhelp organization for individu als with
alcoholrelated problems. This includes both alcoholdependent and, to a lesser extent …

Reports published since 1976 were reviewed with respect to the characteristics of alcohol-
dependent individuals who affiliate with Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). No “AA personality” …

Alcoholics Anonymous as a treatment modality for alcoholism has been widely accepted by
both the public and mental health professionals. Evidence cited in this exploratory study of …