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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Alcoholics Anonymous: Key Research Findings from 2002–2007
Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 27:349–367, 2009

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and other 12-step programs represent an affordable and widely accessible community-based resource forthe estimated 18 million Americans with alcohol-related disorders.

While substantiating information regarding 12-step programs remains challenging due to their autonomous structure and emphasis on anonymity, an ever increasing body of research provides a wealth of data regarding AA’s efficacy, mechanisms of change, and viability for various special populations.

This review presents key empirical findings from 2002 to 2007 in these areas, as well as proposes recommendations for future research.


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