Acknowledging Gender in Women-Only Meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous

Sanders, Jolene M.

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“…Factors that sustained their continued involvement with the Program despite initial reservations were the stories of the other women and the realization that they could achieve sobriety and other significant changes in their lives (Nakken, 2002;Sanders, 2010).…”

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“…Alcoholics Anonymous' members form groups for mutual help and understanding (Sanders, 2010;Straussner & Byrne, 2009;Walker, 1989). These groups are referred to as "meetings."…”

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“…They make a direct intellectual appeal; members begin to think about their use of alcohol (Straussner & Byrne, 2009;Walker, 1989). Meetings also provide a solid grounding in the AA philosophy of fellowship (Sanders, 2010;Walker, 1989). The majority of the women reported major changes in their lives through the adaptation and practice of the AA philosophy.…”

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“…Part of the controversy stems from gender issues (Kasl, 1992;Sanders, 2010;Van Den Bergh, 1991), mutual disregard and mistrust issues between professionals and AA members (Flores, 1997) and the challenge of conducting research on AA's effectiveness (Emrick, Tonigan, Montgomery, & Little, 1993;Oakes, Allen & Ciarrocchi, 2000;Straussner, & Byrne, 2009). Some of the gender issues arise from the language of the Twelve Steps, AA's principles for recovery, the misunderstanding of spirituality vs. religion, and the concept of empowerment versus powerlessness for women (Berenson, 1988;Covington, 1994;Sanders, 2006).…”

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Women in AA: “Sharing Experience, Strength and Hope” The Relational Nature of Spirituality

Bradley

2011

Journal of Religion & Spirituality in Social Work: Social T

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This article examines how specific practices within Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) assist women to develop an understanding of spirituality that promotes and sustains sobriety. AA's conceptualization of alcoholism as an illness that only a spiritual awakening can conquer seems outdated and irrelevant to many especially with the pharmacological advances that have been made in the addiction recovery field (Sanders, 2006). Using data from a qualitative exploratory study of women's experiences in AA, this paper reports that for some women in the program it is the spirituality learned and experienced through the relationship of sponsorship that has allowed them to achieve sobriety (Sanders, 2006).

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“…Alcoholics Anonymous' members form groups for mutual help and understanding (Sanders, 2010;Straussner & Byrne, 2009;Walker, 1989). These groups are referred to as "meetings."…”

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Women in AA: “Sharing Experience, Strength and Hope” The Relational Nature of Spirituality

Bradley

2011

Journal of Religion & Spirituality in Social Work: Social T

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“…Jolene M. Sanders (2009Sanders ( , 2010 has made significant contributions to the study of women in AA and has recently turned her attention to the experience of women in NA (2011NA ( , 2012. Her latest contribution, Women in Narcotics Anonymous (2014), represents an important milestone in the study of NA and the larger study of addiction recovery among women.…”

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Women in Narcotics Anonymous: Overcoming Shame and Stigma

White

2015

Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly

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Treatment strategy profiles in substance use disorder treatment programs: A latent class analysis

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Paino

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Drug and Alcohol Dependence

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Background Modern treatment options for substance use disorder are diverse. While studies have analyzed the adoption of individual evidence-based practices in treatment centers, little is known about the specific make-up of treatment strategy profiles in treatment centers throughout the United States. The current study used latent class analysis to profile underlying treatment strategies and to evaluate philosophical and structural supports associated with each profile. Methods Utilizing three aggregated and secondary datasets of nationally representative samples of substance use disorder treatment centers (N=775), we employed latent class analysis to determine treatment strategy profiles. Using multinomial logistic regression, we then examined organizational characteristics associated with each profile. Results We found three distinct treatment strategy profiles: Centers that primarily relied on Motivational Interviewing and Motivational Enhancement Therapy, centers that utilized psychosocial and alternative therapies, and centers that employed comprehensive treatments including pharmacotherapy. The multinomial logistic regression revealed that philosophical and structural center characteristics were associated with membership in the comprehensive class. Centers with philosophical orientations conducive to holistic care and pharmacotherapy-acceptance, resource-rich infrastructures, and an entrepreneurial reliance on insured clients were more likely to offer diverse interventions. All associations were significant at the .05 level. Principle Conclusion The findings from this study help us understand the general strategies of treatment centers. From a practical perspective, practitioners and clients should be aware of the variation in treatment center practices where they may offer or receive treatment.

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Acknowledging Gender in Women-Only Meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous

Cited by 15 publications

References 4 publications

Women in AA: “Sharing Experience, Strength and Hope” The Relational Nature of Spirituality

Women in AA: “Sharing Experience, Strength and Hope” The Relational Nature of Spirituality

Women in Narcotics Anonymous: Overcoming Shame and Stigma

Treatment strategy profiles in substance use disorder treatment programs: A latent class analysis

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