What is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)?
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Alcoholics Anonymous® is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
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How do members experience Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol use disorder | 278 | 44 | |
| Drug use disorder | 47 | 2 | |
| Increase effect of another treatment | 4 | 4 | |
| Alcohol abuse | 2 | 1 | |
| Alcohol cravings | 2 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive confusion | 1 | |
| Depressed mood | 1 | |
| Flatulence | 1 | |
| Guilt or self blame | 1 | |
| Pain | 1 | |
| Self isolation | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 3 | |
| Mild | 6 | |
| None | 37 |
Member evaluations
Tim the Enchanter
evaluated on Oct 22, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for alcohol use disorder: Slight
- Side effects: None
jon335
evaluated on Apr 20, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Major
- Side effects: None
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