Alcoholics Anonymous doesn’t report much in the way of statistics. But other entities have done research on the effectiveness of different programs. At best estimate, AA has a 95% failure rate. That’s right. Know it’s hard to believe. How can that be?
That's not accurate; http://hindsfoot.org/recout01.pdf I would hate to discourage anyone from AA. My 2 family members are alcoholics and both have been sober now for about 20 years. One of my immediate family members is alcoholic and BPD. He attended numerous rehabs and treatment programs, some for several months long, but AA is what finally worked for him. I would highly recommend it.
Me too. My mom and aunt have both been sober for over 35 years, with ZERO relapses!! I don't always buy into their "victim/powerless" stuff, but they gave me my Mom back, and for that I will be forever grateful and THANKFUL.
