If one continues to attend AA one has nearly double chance of finding freedom from alcoholism.
Comparison of Past Year Drinking Status – Dropouts and Continuing AA Members
Dropouts:
- Abstinent 33%
- Low risk drinking 14%
- High risk drinking 53%
Continued AA attendance:
- Abstinent 62%
- Low risk drinking 9%
- High risk drinking 29%
low risk drinking = never exceed 4 drinks per day(male) or 3 drinks per day (female)
high risk drinking = exceeds 4 drinks per day (male) or 3 drinks per day (female)
Research Source: NIAAA 1991-1992 National Longitudinal Alcohol Epidemiologic Survey (NLAES). Data Brief – National Longitudinal Alcohol Epidemiologic Survey (NLAES) Findings on Alcoholics Anonymous Membership by Loran Archer.
- See also;
- 12th Step Works
- Alcoholic, Addictive Behaviors
- What is Will-Power & Higher Will-Power?
- Gay & Lesbian Recovery
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