As a result of this research, AA as an organization has experienced an “empirical awakening,” evolving from its peripheral status as a “nuisance variable” and perceived obstacle to progress to playing a more central role in a scientifically informed recovery oriented system of care. Also, professionally delivered interventions designed to facilitate the use of AA and NA (“Twelve-Step Facilitation” [TSF]) are now “empirically supported treatments” as defined by US federal agencies and the American Psychological Association.
Source: John Kelly and Julie Yeterian
Hat tip: Jock MacKenzie
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I have been an addiction professional and social worker since 1994. I started blogging in 2005 as the Clinical Director at Dawn Farm. I currently serve as the Director of Social Work and Spiritual Care for a healthcare system. I've also served as the Director of Behavioral Health at another hospital. I'm also a lecturer at Eastern Michigan University’s School of Social Work.
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