The California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare
The California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare

This document was printed from the website of the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC), which you can access at http://www.cachildwelfareclearinghouse.org/

Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) - Summary

Scientific Rating:
3
Promising Research Evidence
See scale of 1-6
Scientific Rating:
3 - Promising Research Evidence

Relevance to Child Welfare Rating:
2
Relevance to Child Welfare Rating:
2 - Medium

Child Welfare Outcomes: Child/family well-being

Type of Maltreatment: Not specified

Target Population: Adults who have identified themselves as alcoholics and are trying to maintain sobriety.

Brief Description:

Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) has been rated by the CEBC in the area of Substance Abuse (Parental). A.A. is a voluntary, worldwide fellowship of men and women from all walks of life who meet together to attain and maintain sobriety. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership. (Description obtained from www.aa.org)


Contact Information

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Contact name: Alcoholics Anonymous

Affiliation/Agency: A. A. World Services, Inc.

Phone: 212-870-3400

Website: http://www.aa.org



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Date reviewed: August 2006