12-Step Meeting in China

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses the problems of alcohol abuse and the high rates of alcohol consumption in China. It discusses the introduction of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in China and describes the 12 step program that they utilize. Original sources are included with the paper.

Table of Contents:
Introducing Alcohol Facts and Myths
Contrary to Myths
Romanticizing Alcohol
12-Step Treatment
In China or Any Other Country...
AA Contentions
Appendix

From the Paper:

"In time, to address problems relating to alcoholism Alcoholics Anonymous meetings were initiated in China. Although these meetings were run similar to meetings held in the U.S., the psychiatrist who translated AA literature indicated the majority of China reportedly "do not believe in God and therefore use higher power in the third step". While a variety of definitions for higher power exist, it appears AA's spirituality proves more applicable to current Chinese society and philosophy than a Western-style religion. AA's focus and traditions have permitted the acceptance of AA in China, while it helps suffering alcoholics achieve and maintain sobriety. (Smith, 2004, p. 3)"

Sample of Sources Used:

• Alcoholics Anonymous. (2000 - 2005) "Chapter 5 - How it Works ..." Alcoholics Anonymous Hong Kong. Retrieved July 16, 2008, from: http://www.aa-hk.org/12steps.htm
• Bennett, T., & Holloway, K. (2005). Understanding Drugs, Alcohol and Crime. Maidenhead, England: Open University Press. Retrieved July 16, 2008, from Questia database: http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=111629276
• Galanter, Marc and Kleber, Herbert D, (2004). The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Substance Abuse Treatment. American Psychiatric Pub., Inc. Retrieved July 16, 2008, from: http://books.google.com/books?id=QJQRMq6B8XIC
• Powell, David J.. "Millions of patients: substance abuse in China; Few Chinese are receiving the addiction services they need.(Feature)", Addiction Professional, March 1, 2007. Retrieved July 16, 2008, from: http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-162172296.html
• Smith, David E., MD. "Addiction Medicine in China." California Society of Addiction Medicine (CSAM) News; Winter 2004, Vol. 29/No. 2. Retrieved July 16, 2008, from: http://www.csam-asam.org/pdf/newsletter/winter2004.pdf

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