The 10-year course of Alcoholics Anonymous participation and long-term outcomes: a follow-up study of outpatient subjects in Project MATCH

Subst Abus. 2013;34(1):51-9. doi: 10.1080/08897077.2012.691450.

Abstract

This study investigates the 10-year course and impact of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)-related helping (AAH), step-work, and meeting attendance on long-term outcomes. Data were derived from 226 treatment-seeking alcoholics recruited from an outpatient site in Project MATCH and followed for 10 years post treatment. Alcohol consumption, AA participation, and other-oriented behavior were assessed at baseline, end of the 3-month treatment period, and 1, 3, and 10 years post treatment. Controlling for explanatory baseline and time-varying variables, results showed significant direct effects of AAH and meeting attendance on reduced alcohol outcomes and a direct effect of AAH on improved other-oriented interest.

Publication types

  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Alcohol Drinking / therapy
  • Alcoholics Anonymous*
  • Alcoholism / psychology*
  • Alcoholism / therapy*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Outpatients / psychology*
  • Patient Compliance / psychology
  • Treatment Outcome