title: Differences among AA groups: implications for research.
abstract: Clinical writings and research often imply the homogeneity of Alcoholics Anonymous. Survey data from four groups reflected some consistencies as well as substantial variation in group environment that could have an important impact on outcomes and research.
authors.affiliation: Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, and Addictions, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque 87131-1161.
authors.forename: H A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Montgomery
authors.forename: W R
authors.initials: WR
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Tonigan
mesh_terms: D000436:Alcoholics Anonymous; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006040:Goals; D006126:Group Processes; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D012931:Social Environment; D013695:Temperance