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

Side effects as an overall problem
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