Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Topic Overview
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a long-standing self-help
organization for people who want to stop drinking or using other drugs. AA uses
a 12-step program based on a spiritual connection to a higher power (such as
God) to help people overcome their addictions. Although the program's success
has not been validated by scientific study, it has helped many people.
Meetings are available in most communities at various times. Meetings can
be "open" (for the person and his or her family) or "closed" (for the person
only). Special groups for women, teens, and gay people are available in some areas.
Phone numbers for local offices are listed in local area phone books, and
information can also be found online at www.aa.org.
Credits
ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Peter Monti, PhD - Alcohol and Addiction
Christine R. Maldonado, PhD - Behavioral Health
Current as ofOctober 9, 2017
Current as of:
October 9, 2017