Factors related to "stable" and "unstable" affiliation with alcoholics anonymous

The study suggests that A.A. affiliates who are among the more seriously impaired when they come to A.A. tend to make less stable members of this organization. Also, affiliates who are younger, male, lower in SES, have more slips, are in A.A. shorter time, and less involved in A.A. activities tend to be less stable members. Implications for treatment are suggested.