Rigorous reviews of the science on the effectiveness of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) indicate
that AA and related 12-step treatment are at least as helpful as other intervention …

Substance use, misuse, and disorders (SUDs) are estimated to cost the United States over
$500 billion annually. While there are effective SUD behavioral interventions and …

This National Institutes of Health funded study investigated spiritual growth as a change
mechanism in 12-step programs. A total of 130 people, early 12-step affiliates with limited …

The investigation of the applicability of Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous
(AA/NA) for teens has only been a subject of empirical research investigation since the early …

BACKGROUND: Despite advances in the development of treatments for adolescents with
substance use disorders (SUD), relapse remains common following an index treatment …

Abstract Background and Aims The integration of 12‐Step philosophy and practices is
common in adolescent substance use disorder (SUD) treatment programs, particularly in …

Background: Despite widespread use of 12‐step treatment approaches and referrals to
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) by youth providers, little is …

Substance use disorders, such as alcoholism and drug addiction, are a widespread and
hazardous public health issue. Technology designed for the needs and values of people in …

Background The “therapeutic alliance” between clinicians and patients has been associated
with treatment response and outcomes in professionally-delivered psychotherapies …

Aim To explore the preferences of young adults with regard to the development of a new
digital add-on alcohol intervention to complement depression treatment. Methods This …