Alcoholics Anonymous

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This paper discusses Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and their twelve step program. The paper examines the different opinions of Neil J. Carr and Vince Fox who express different opinions about the effectiveness of Alcoholics Anonymous. The paper discusses the pros and cons of each of their points of view and then briefly looks at other organizations that mirror AA's beliefs.

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"To be more specific, many AA meetings are mainly filled with men who are in the age bracket between 35-75 years old. Alcoholics were once viewed as uneducated, poor, old men. As we learn more about the disease we find out that alcohol affects every age, religion, sex, and race - it does not discriminate. You can not tell that a person is an alcoholic by looking at them. A thirty year old female doctor could be an alcoholic. If a person can get help by relating to someone of their own age, sex and religion, then it should be used to help them with any situation and that if breaking from the norms of AA to do this, and then it should be done. Alcoholism is cunning, baffling and powerful and it is very sad to watch anyone fall to this dreaded disease."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Carr, N. (1998). Alcoholics Anonymous is Effective. Retrieved Nov. 24,2003, from Greenhaven Press: http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/OVRC?slb=SU&locID=uphoenixcustom&srchtp=basic&c=5&ste=17&tbst=ts_basic&tab=1&txb=%2522Alcoholism%2522&docNum=X3010217219&fail=32&bConts=127
• Fox, V. (1998). Alcoholics Anonymous is ineffective. Retrieved Nov. 24, 2003, from Greenhaven Press: http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/OVRC?slb=SU&locID=uphoenixcustom&srchtp=basic&c=6&ste=17&tbst=ts_basic&tab=1&txb=%2522Alcoholism%2522&docNum=X3010217220&fail=32&bConts=127

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