Comparison of 12-step groups to mutual help alternatives for AUD in a large, national study: Differences in membership characteristics and group participation, cohesion, and satisfaction

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• 作者：Sarah E. Zemore ; Ph.D. ; ^{szemore@arg.org} ; Lee Ann Kaskutas ; Dr.P.H. ; Amy Mericle ; Ph.D. ; Jordana Hemberg ; M.P.H.
• 关键词：Alcoholics Anonymous ; Treatment ; Peer support ; Alcohol dependence ; Alcohol disorder ; 12-step groups ; Mutual help alternative ; AUD
• 刊名：Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment
• 出版年：2017
• 出版时间：February 2017
• 年：2017
• 卷：73
• 期：Complete
• 页码：16-26
• 全文大小：420 K
• 卷排序：73

文摘

Presents results from the first wave of a longitudinal study comparing 12-step groups and abstinence-based alternatives Results show many differences across members of WFS, LifeRing, SMART, and 12-step groups, and suggest higher satisfaction and cohesion among the 12-step alternatives Conclusions are tentatively supportive of efficacy for the 12-step alternatives Referral to these alternatives may be appropriate overall and especially for those low on religiosity and commitment to abstinence