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Differences among AA groups: implications for research.

H A Montgomery·W R Miller·J S Tonigan
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Clinical writings and research often imply the homogeneity of Alcoholics Anonymous. Survey data from four groups reflected some consistencies as well as substantial variation in group environment that could have an important impact on outcomes and research.

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Alcoholics AnonymousAlcoholismGoalsGroup ProcessesHumansLeadershipOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CareSocial EnvironmentTemperanceComparative StudyJournal ArticleResearch Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

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H A Montgomery, W R Miller, J S Tonigan. 1993. Differences among AA groups: implications for research.. https://doi.org/10.15288/jsa.1993.54.502

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