Abstract Background and Aims There is consensus that best clinical practice for dual
diagnosis (DD) is integrated mental health and substance use treatment augmented with …

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 …

Aims: Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is the most prevalent 12-step mutual-help organization
(MHO), yet debate has persisted clinically regarding whether patients whose primary …

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 …

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 …

Tomasson and Vaglum studied the type and extent of aftercare sought by patients following
their admission for alcohol and other substance abuse treatment as a function of psychiatric …

Although many people with substance use problems are referred to Alcoholics Anonymous
(AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA), few studies have examined characteristics of persons …

Background: Given the widespread use of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and other similar
groups in the United States and the increasing membership of women, this study compares …

Objective: Reviews of research on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) have speculated how
findings may differ when grouped by client and study characteristics. A meta-analytic review …

Purpose Attendance at alcoholics anonymous (AA) or narcotics anonymous (NA) meetings
and affiliation with the fellowship has potential benefits for people with alcohol or drug use …