Kelly led a 2020 analysis that reviewed the scientific evidence of AA’s effectiveness across 35 studies — involving the work of 145 scientists and the outcomes of 10,080 participants. AA meetings are ...

One thing is certain, though: AA doesn't work for everybody ... classic The Varieties of Religious Experience, which Wilson read shortly after his belladonna-fueled revelation at Towns Hospital.

“It turns out, everyone had an idea of how close it was.” Marlon stuck with AA and went on to work in drug and alcohol treatment and recovery. He’s now a licensed alcohol and drug counselor ...

The meetings, which are free and open to anyone serious about stopping drinking, may include reading ... patients work the first few of the 12 steps and encourages them to attend AA meetings.