2009•Journal of Groups in Addiction & RecoveryOpen access

Oxford House and Alcoholics Anonymous: The Impact of Two Mutual-Help Models on Abstinence

David R. Groh, Leonard A. Jason, Joseph R. Ferrari, Margaret I. Davis

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Two examples of mutual-help approaches for substance abuse recovery are 12-step groups (AA and NA) and Oxford House. The present study examined the combined effects of AA and Oxford House residence on abstinence over a 24-month period with 150 individuals randomly assigned to either an Oxford House or to usual after-care. Among individuals with high 12-step involvement, the addition of Oxford House residence significantly increased the odds of abstinence (87.5% vs. 52.9%). However, among participants with low 12-step involvement, rates of abstinence were fairly similar across conditions (31.4% vs. 21.2%). Results suggested that the joint effectiveness of these mutual-help programs may promote abstinence.

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Key concepts: Abstinence, Alcoholics Anonymous, Residence, Mutual aid, Odds, Psychology, Sobriety, Medicine