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Development of a "Steps Questionnaire".

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  • 1Alcoholism Rehabilitation Laboratory, Sepulveda Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California 91343.

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Alcoholics Anonymous's first step is key to sobriety. This study shows that believing in the first of the 12 Steps correlates with more sober days after treatment.

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  • Psychology
  • Addiction Studies
  • Clinical Research

Background:

  • Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) utilizes a "12-Step" program aiding recovery.
  • Understanding belief in AA principles is crucial for addiction treatment efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Develop a scale to measure agreement with the first three AA 12 Steps.
  • Investigate the link between belief in these steps and sustained sobriety.

Main Methods:

  • Factor analysis and Rasch analysis to create "Steps Questionnaire" versions.
  • Longitudinal assessment (1 year) of a subset (n=96) post-inpatient treatment.
  • Quarterly assessments to determine predictive validity.

Main Results:

  • Developed a measurable scale for agreement with the first three AA steps.

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  • Agreement with the first step significantly correlates with the number of sober days.
  • Dichotomizing Step 1 agreement improved prediction of long-term abstinence.

    • Conclusions:

    • Belief in AA's first step is a measurable predictor of sobriety.
    • Total surrender to powerlessness over alcohol, as per Step 1, supports sustained abstinence.
    • Findings validate AA's approach to alcoholism recovery.