How alcoholics anonymous (AA) and narcotics anonymous (NA) work: Cross-disciplinary perspectives

Amy R. Krentzman; Elizabeth A R Robinson; Barbara C. Moore; John F. Kelly; Alexandre B. Laudet; William L. White; Sarah E. Zemore; Ernest Kurtz; Stephen Strobbe

doi:10.1080/07347324.2011.538318

How alcoholics anonymous (AA) and narcotics anonymous (NA) work: Cross-disciplinary perspectives

Amy R. Krentzman, Elizabeth A R Robinson, Barbara C. Moore, John F. Kelly, Alexandre B. Laudet, William L. White, Sarah E. Zemore, Ernest Kurtz, Stephen Strobbe

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Abstract

Evidence from multiple lines of research supports the effectiveness and practical importance of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. Conference presenters discussed the relationship between 12-Step participation and abstinence among various populations, including adolescents, women, and urban drug users. Insight from the arts and humanities placed empirical findings in a holistic context.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	75-84
Number of pages	10
Journal	Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly
Volume	29
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/07347324.2011.538318
State	Published - Jan 2011

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The author’s research was supported by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and the National Institute on Drug Abuse. It was funded by the University of Michigan Substance Abuse Research Center.

Keywords

12-Step
Alcoholics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous
adolescents
effectiveness
mutual help
services

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How alcoholics anonymous (AA) and narcotics anonymous (NA) work: Cross-disciplinary perspectives

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