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Alcoholics Anonymous Participation Promotes Long-Term Recovery, Study Finds

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Alcoholics Anonymous Participation Promotes Long-Term Recovery, Study Finds
ScienceDaily

September 6, 2012

A new study finds that recovering alcoholics who help others in 12-step programs furthers their time sober, consideration for others, step-work, and long-term meeting attendance.

The study investigated the 10-year course and impact of programmatic activities in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) on long-term outcomes. Results showed that participation in Alcoholics Anonymous-related Helping (AAH) produced lowered alcohol use and increased interest in others at each subsequent follow-up assessment.

View the full article here: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/09/120906181647.htm

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