Tag: Alcoholics Anonymous

  • Nation & World

    Why does Alcoholics Anonymous work?

    Researchers have found that Alcoholics Anonymous and related 12-step treatments lessen addiction severity as effectively as other treatments, while reducing health care costs.

    3 minutes
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  • Nation & World

    AA benefits vary between sexes

    A new study finds differences in the ways that participation in Alcoholics Anonymous helps men and women maintain sobriety.

    4 minutes
  • Nation & World

    What makes AA work?

    Among the many ways that participation in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) helps its members stay sober, two appear to be most important — spending more time with individuals who support efforts toward sobriety and increased confidence in the ability to maintain abstinence in social situations.

    4 minutes