Get God or get out: barriers the nonreligious face in Alcoholics Anonymous.
Background: Substance use disorders represent a significant public health issue, with prevalence rates steadily increasing. Mutual help support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) have long played a crucial role in supporting individuals seeking recovery. However, AA has long been criticized for i...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Substance Use Vol. 29; no. 6; pp. 1212 - 1217 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Dec2024
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