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AA SUPPORT GROUP

This research paper will present the topic of alcoholism and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) for treatment of this disease. The discussion will include the statistics and diagnosis criteria, etiology, effects of alcohol dependency and associated problems, AA for treatment, AA meeting, and conclusions.

Alcoholism is considered a major public health concern and a prevalent mental disorder found in the United States. It is estimated that around 70 percent of adults drink alcohol and of these 10 percent are heavy drinkers and problem drinkers include 5 to 10 percent of this group. Around 3 million people over 65 years use alcohol and only 15 percent are treated. It is estimated that one-third of the hospital admissions are related to alcohol (motor vehicle accidents, falls, injuries, pancreatitis) (Krach, 1998; Stewart & Richards, 2000).

Disorders that are related to substances include two groups, substance-use and substance-induced disorders. Substance-use disorders include dependence and abuse. The use of substance is socially acceptable and these include a variety of legal and illegal substances. Alcohol use is acceptably used as a mood-altering drug by many Americans. Substance abuse is conceptually defined as the use of any substance that results in a significant hazard to health. Substance dependence is defined as a disorder characterized by symptoms (cognitive, behavioral, and physiological) that indicate a loss of control over the use of a substance with a continual use despite substance-related problems (APA, 1994; "Nursing care of clients,").

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) (APA, 1994) provides diagnostic criteria for substance dependence and abuse. Criteria for substance dependence includes the following three or more occurring in the same 12-month period: tolerance defined by markedly increased amounts of substance needed for intoxication and/or markedly dimini...

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