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  • 1Massachusetts General Hospital, Center for Addiction Medicine, Boston, MA 02114, USA. Jkelly11@partners.org

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Area of Science:

  • Addiction Medicine
  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Alcohol dependence is a significant public health issue.
  • Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a widely accessible mutual-help organization effective for achieving sobriety.
  • Many patients with alcohol dependence interact with non-specialist healthcare providers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide non-specialist clinicians with information on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
  • To equip clinicians with Twelve-Step Facilitation (TSF) strategies to engage patients with AA.
  • To enhance clinician confidence in facilitating patient involvement with AA for alcohol dependence treatment.

Main Methods:

  • The chapter reviews the origins and core components of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
  • It outlines recommended Twelve-Step Facilitation (TSF) approaches for non-specialist clinicians.
  • Strategies focus on educating, linking, and engaging patients with AA.

Main Results:

  • Clinicians often lack knowledge and confidence regarding AA and TSF.
  • TSF significantly increases patient engagement with AA.
  • Effective TSF can augment existing treatments for alcohol dependence.

Conclusions:

  • Non-specialist clinicians can play a crucial role in connecting patients with alcohol dependence to AA.
  • TSF is a valuable, evidence-based intervention for non-specialists to utilize.
  • Educating and engaging patients with AA can lead to sustained recovery and improved outcomes.