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Posted on May 16, 2013 at 12:20 am by Sparrow

Alcoholics Anonymous and Nursing
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  Alcoholics Anonymous and Nursing; Lessons in Holism and Spiritual Care. Alcoholic Anonymous (AA) is a worldwide, 2 million-member organization that has assisted countless alcoholics to achieve sobriety through a spiritual program of recovery from alcoholism. Based on spiritual principles known as the “Twelve Steps” and “Twelve Traditions,” AA has provided a model for other …∞

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Posted on May 15, 2013 at 10:26 am by Sparrow and modified on May 15, 2013 at 10:34 am.

AA is for Men and Women
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Does Alcoholics Anonymous work differently for men and women? A moderated multiple-mediation analysis in a large clinical sample Background Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) began as a male organization, but about one third is now female. Studies have found that women participate at least as much as men and benefit equally from AA, but it is unclear …∞

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Posted on May 15, 2013 at 12:05 am by Sparrow

Spirituality in Alcoholism Recovery
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The spiritual progression of 14 members of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) was studied using a transtheoretical approach, with object relations theory as a primary framework.

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Posted on May 13, 2013 at 11:51 pm by Sparrow

Alcoholic is good and sober
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Alcoholic is good and
sober; Sentiment change in
AA. An alcoholic is a
stigmatized, deviant
identity. This longitudinal
study of 55 Alcoholics
Anonymous (AA)
participants found that
even chronic alcohol
abusers viewed alcoholics
negatively, in keeping with
normative understandings.
However, following
mandated AA attendance,
there was significant
change in social sentiments
for alcohol-related
concepts and meanings for
feelings and objects
related to drinking, as
sentiments became similar
to AA subculture
understandings. In AA “an
alcoholic” is good.
Sentiment change, AA
ideology, and the
implications for identity and
normative behavior are
discussed. Section
headings in this article
include: (1) theoretical
background in the
development of meaning;
(2)

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Posted on May 12, 2013 at 11:49 pm by Sparrow

AA and NA Reduce Medical Costs

12-Step participation reduces medical use costs among adolescents with a history of alcohol and other drug treatment Adolescents who attend 12-step groups following alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment are more likely to remain abstinent and to avoid relapse post-treatment. We examined whether 12-step attendance is also associated with a corresponding reduction in health care …∞

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Posted on May 11, 2013 at 11:43 pm by Sparrow

Predictors of help-seeking in drinkers
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Predictors of help-seeking
and the temporal
relationship of help to
recovery among treated
and untreated recovered
problem drinkers. This
study investigated
variables predicting
different help-seeking
patterns (no treatment, AA
participation only, or
treatment plus AA
participation) by problem
drinkers who had
maintained stable
abstinence (n = 57).
Collaterals verified
subjects’; help-
seeking and drinking
status. Help-seeking was
predicted by greater
alcohol-related psycho-
social problems, especially
in interpersonal
relationships, but was not
associated with heavier
drinking practices or
demographic
characteristics.
Subjects’; belief that
they could solve their own
problem deterred help-
seeking, whereas
relationship problems and
being unable to quit on
one’;s own
facilitated help-seeking.
Additional incentives
specific to AA were its

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Posted on May 9, 2013 at 11:24 pm by Sparrow

AA Helps Reduce Victimisation Symptoms and Drinking
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Image via Wikipedia Violence victimization, help-seeking, and one- and eight-year outcomes of individuals with alcohol use disorders. We examined the associations of recent victimization with subsequent participation in alcohol-related treatment and mutual help, and with short- and long-term drinking and health outcomes. Treatment-naïve men and women having an alcohol use disorder with (n = 73) …∞

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Posted on May 7, 2013 at 10:55 pm by Sparrow

AA and NA Works for Youth too
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Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous benefit adolescents who attend

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Posted on May 4, 2013 at 10:45 pm by Sparrow

Cocaine Anonymous
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Cocaine Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from their addiction. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using cocaine and all other mind-altering substances. There are no dues …∞

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Posted on April 30, 2013 at 9:48 pm by Sparrow

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS OF EFFECTIVE ALCOHOL TREATMENT
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Early detection, including screening and brief interventions (for nondependent problem drinkers) Comprehensive assessment and individualized treatment plan Care management Individually delivered, proven professional interventions Contracting with patients Social skills training Medications Specialized services for medical, psychiatric, employment or family problems Continuing care Strong bond with therapist or counselor Longer duration (for alcohol dependent persons) Participation …∞

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