Alcoholics Anonymous Affiliation at Treatment Intake among White and Black Americans(*).(Statistical Data Included) From: Journal of Studies on Alcohol | Date: November 1, 1999| Author: HUMPHREYS, KEITH; KASKUTAS, LEE ANN; LEE, MIJA; WEISNER, CONSTANCE | COPYRIGHT 1999 Alcohol Research Documentation, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Objective: Black Americans are overrepresented in the public alcohol treatment system, but may be less likely to use informal services such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Some commentators perceive AA as a white, middle-class organization that is unlikely to appeal to blacks. This epidemiological study considers prior attendance and engagement in AA among 791 black and white men and women entering treatment in public, private and HMO substance abuse programs. Method: Clients were interviewed...

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