The (Non)Effectiveness of A.A.
http://www.geocities.com/ageorange/orange-effectiveness.html
This excellent analysis of the Alcoholics Anonymous program shows that it is no better than no treatment on sobriety rates. This is not surprising, not withstanding AA's claims to the contrary, as alcoholism is really a very difficult disease to deal with. The presumed effectiveness of AA is another one of those ideas floating around that has little basis in reality. While I wouldn't go so far as the author in saying there is no use for AA, I do agree that we shouldn't be duped into believing claims about such serious matters about our own health without consulting the scientific background.
(via Pseudoscience in Mental Health)
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