The Twelve Promises of Alcoholics Anonymous: Psychometric measure validation and mediational testing as a 12-step specific mechanism of behavior change
Background Empirical support for the recovery utility of 12-step mutual-help organizations
(MHOs) has led to increased investigation of how such organizations confer benefit. The …
(MHOs) has led to increased investigation of how such organizations confer benefit. The …
An investigation of SMART Recovery: protocol for a longitudinal cohort study of individuals making a new recovery attempt from alcohol use disorder
JF Kelly, SA Levy, BB Hoeppner - BMJ open, 2023 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Introduction Alcohol use disorder (AUD) remains one of the most pervasive of all psychiatric
illnesses conferring a massive health and economic burden. In addition to professional …
illnesses conferring a massive health and economic burden. In addition to professional …
A non-randomized pilot study protocol of a novel social support intervention for individuals in early recovery from hazardous alcohol use
Introduction Connecting individuals to recovery support services such as recovery
community centers and mutual help organizations can be crucial for sustaining recovery …
community centers and mutual help organizations can be crucial for sustaining recovery …
Mutual-help groups for alcohol and other substance use disorders.
JF Kelly, JD Yeterian - 2013 - psycnet.apa.org
There are currently a number of community-based, consumer-led mutual-help organizations
for alcohol use disorders (AUDs) and other substance use disorders (SUDs). The theoretical …
for alcohol use disorders (AUDs) and other substance use disorders (SUDs). The theoretical …
Alcoholics Anonymous outcomes and benefits
J Scott Tonigan - Recent Developments in Alcoholism: Research on …, 2008 - Springer
Strong opinions, both pro and con, have been voiced about AA. It has been argued that AA
is the most effective method to arrest alcoholism (eg, Snyder, 1980). In contrast, it has also …
is the most effective method to arrest alcoholism (eg, Snyder, 1980). In contrast, it has also …
Toward an enhanced understanding of the psychological mechanisms by which spirituality aids recovery in Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is based on a spiritual program of action. In keeping with AA's
spiritually based recovery theory, rigorous studies have revealed that spirituality may be one …
spiritually based recovery theory, rigorous studies have revealed that spirituality may be one …
Treatment staff referrals, participation expectations, and perceived benefits and barriers to adolescent involvement in twelve-step groups
Adolescents treated for substance use disorders (SUDs) appear to benefit from participation
in Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous (AA/NA). However, as compared with …
in Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous (AA/NA). However, as compared with …
Development and validation of the alcoholics anonymous intention measure (AAIM)
SE Zemore, LA Kaskutas - Drug and alcohol dependence, 2009 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Drop-out from 12-step groups is notoriously high, yet the field lacks strong
models and scales for addressing this problem. We aim to determine whether the theory of …
models and scales for addressing this problem. We aim to determine whether the theory of …
Came to believe: spirituality as a mechanism of change in alcoholics anonymous: a review of the literature from 1992 to 2012
AL Tusa, JA Burgholzer - Journal of addictions nursing, 2013 - journals.lww.com
Over the last 20 years, there has been an increase in substance abuse research focusing on
the efficacy of 12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous. Results indicate that AA …
the efficacy of 12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous. Results indicate that AA …
Attachment avoidance and anxiety as predictors of 12-step group engagement
COE Jenkins, JS Tonigan - Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, 2011 - jsad.com
Objective: Twelve-step mutual help groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) rely heavily
on social interactions and support to reduce drinking, but little is known about how individual …
on social interactions and support to reduce drinking, but little is known about how individual …