Benefits of Alcoholics Anonymous attendance

This study compared findings on the benefits associated with Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) attendance across 11 clinical sites in Project MATCH.

The largest benefit associated with AA attendance was increased abstinence, followed by reductions in alcohol-related consequences.

The magnitude of these benefits did not differ between sites.

A positive association was also found between AA attendance and increased purpose in life

A positive association was also found between AA attendance and increased purpose in life, but the size of this relationship was very small and was statistically significant only after controlling for measurement error.

Tonigan, J.S. Benefits of alcoholics anonymous attendance: Replication of findings between clinical research sites in Project MATCH. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 19(1):67-78, 2001.