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Peer reviewedMachell, David F. – Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 1989
Describes Alcoholics Anonymous as an effective self-help treatment modality for many alcoholics. Notes that organization would seem to initially necessitate "tolerated unhealthiness" psychologically to help consolidate sobriety, suggesting abstinence first, psychological healthiness second regimen. Suggests that psychotherapists learn to…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Drug Rehabilitation, Program Effectiveness, Psychotherapy
