For Whom Does Alcoholics Anonymous Work?
- 1 January 1995
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of the Addictions
- Vol. 30 (2) , 161-184
- https://doi.org/10.3109/10826089509060740
Abstract
A brief summary of the literature to evaluate for whom Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) is or is not likely to be effective is provided. A description of A.A. is presented. Next, support and criticisms of A.A., details of who A.A. seems to help and does not seem to help, and alternatives to A.A. are discussed. Finally, recommendations regarding matching clients to supportive treatments are made.Keywords
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