In 2007 more than 8,000 A.A. members from the U.S. and Canada participated in a random survey of the membership. Similar studies have been conducted every three years since 1968 by the General Service Office. Alcoholics Anonymous conducts this survey to keep members informed on current trends in membership characteristics. The survey also provides information about…
by William L. White, MACounselor, April 2010, 11(2), 10-19. Addiction recovery mutual aid societies have played a significant role in the resolution of severe alcohol and other drug problems throughout the world and have exerted a particularly profound influence on the professional treatment of addiction (Humphreys, 2004; White, 2004). The purpose of this article is to…
Among the many ways that participation in Alcoholics Anonymous helps its members stay sober, two appear to be most important – spending more time with individuals who support efforts towards sobriety and increased confidence in the ability to maintain abstinence in social situations. Social contacts, self-confidence crucial to successful recovery through Alcoholics Anonymous Among the…
by Rachael Rettner For more than 100 years, alcoholism has been viewed as a disease; however, this framing has created barriers to diagnosing, treating and even understanding the condition, one psychologist argues. “By adhering so strictly to the disease model…I think that we miss the opportunity to frame alcoholism in ways that could help some…
Written by William L. White, MA Keith Humphreys’ sustained clinical, research, consulting, policy development and prolific writing activities qualify him as a pioneer in the modern history of addiction treatment and recovery. His work has bridged the worlds of clinical research, clinical practice, social policy and the lived experience of addiction recovery. His studies, perhaps…
by William L. White, MA For nearly five decades, Rudolf Moos, PhD, has focused on questions of great import to addiction counselors and the individuals and families they serve. His published studies (15 books and more than 450 articles) have dramatically expanded our knowledge of addiction treatment and the processes of long-term addiction recovery. Dr.…
By Dr. Tom McLellanThe Partnership@Drugfree.orgMarch 23, 2012 Substance abuse permeates nearly every aspect of our society, but it is not intractable nor is it inevitable. Research has contributed much knowledge over the decades to smarter prevention of addiction, more efficient early interventions, better and more sustained treatment outcomes, and wiser policies. Now it’s time for…
By: Allan J. Hamilton, MD Why is the smartest, most adaptable creature on the planet hardwired to stop talking, lose its sense of self, and feel at one with the world — in a profound state of listening? The answer — from the deep roots of Earth religions — could not only save your life…
By: Maria E. Pagano Ph.D., William L. White M.A., John F. Kelly Ph.D., Robert L. Stout Ph.D., Rebecca R. Carter B.A. & J. Scott Tonigan Ph.D ABSTRACTThis study investigates the 10-year course and impact of AA-related helping (AAH), step-work, and meeting attendance on long-term outcomes. Data were derived from 226 treatment-seeking alcoholics recruited from an outpatient…
By Christopher Kennedy Lawford August 29, 2012 It shouldn’t be much of a surprise to anyone in recovery from addiction that our nation’s treatment programs could use a lot of upgrading. If you’ve been through the addiction ringer, as I have, you’ve probably glimpsed if not experienced the good, the bad and the ugly of…