Continuation Rate in Alcoholics Anonymous

In 1991­1992 4.8 million respondents reported ever attending an Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting, for reasons related to their drinking, prior to the last 12 months.

*31% reported continued AA attendance during the last 12 months

Rate of continued AA attendance was associated with years since first AA meeting

*1­4 years since first AA meeting ­ 36% remained *5­9 years since first AA meeting ­ 30% remained *10­19 years since first AA meeting ­ 29% remained *20 years or more since first AA meeting ­ 32% remained

Comparison of Past Year Drinking Status ­ Dropouts and Continuing AA Members

DROPOUTS:

*Abstinent 33% *Low risk drinking 14% *High risk drinking 53%

CONTINUED AA ATTENDANCE:

*Abstinent 62% *Low risk drinking 9% *High risk drinking 29%

low risk drinking = never exceed 4 drinks per day (male) or 3 drinks per day (female)

high risk drinking = exceeds 4 drinks per day (male) or 3 drinks per day (female)

Data Source: NIAAA 1991­1992 National Longitudinal Alcohol Epidemiologic Survey (NLAES)

Data Brief Submitter: Loran Archer E­Mail: loranarcher@…

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