From 1944, Mann's AA crusade has led to the proliferation of 12-step programs across the country and celebs like Ben Affleck and Britney Spears committing to the treatment, even though its success ...

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our ...

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) was established in 1935 by Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith, American men who were significantly influenced by a Christian organization called the Oxford Group. Central to AA ...

For decades, scientists were unsure of the benefits of Alcoholics Anonymous. An extensive review of AA studies shows why it outperforms other common treatments for alcohol abuse. In the realm of ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Teenagers who attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings after being treated for alcohol abuse tend to fare better in the long run compared with those who don't, a new study ...

A new scientific review released Wednesday wades into the long-running debate about Alcoholics Anonymous. The review found AA can sometimes be more effective than many other forms of professional ...

More people turn to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) — the popular yet controversial group — than any other treatment for alcohol use disorder. And according to the most rigorous research review on the ...

Alcoholics Anonymous, a worldwide support fellowship with a goal to achieve sobriety, may be the most effective path to abstinence for people struggling with alcohol use disorder, according to a ...

His disclosure in an interview revived a key question about sobriety: whether someone who once drank dangerously can ever drink moderately. By Mark Walker At a members-only club in Manhattan, a new ...