Alcoholics Anonymous And Narcotics Anonymous Benefit Adolescents Who Attend, Study Suggests

Sunday, June 1, 2008 - 09:28 in Psychology & Sociology

While Alcoholics Anonymous has existed for more than 70 years, and is the most commonly sought source of help for alcohol-related problems in the United States, there is little "hard scientific evidence" showing that AA and Narcotics Anonymous can improve substance-use outcomes. This study examined how helpful AA and NA may be for adolescents, finding long-term benefits even though many youth discontinue attendance after time.

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