Second-Wave Mutual-Help Groups for Addiction Recovery

Second-Wave Mutual-Help Groups for Addiction Recovery

Mutual-help groups are free and publicly available community-based organizations that provide invaluable sources of social support to individuals pursuing recovery from addiction. While the 12-step group, Alcoholics Anonymous, is arguably the most famous mutual-help group, dozens of "second-wave" groups exist that may be a better fit for some. 

However, these groups remain underutilized because they are relatively less well-known. This webinar provides a comprehensive introduction to second-wave mutual-help groups. We then present the latest research on the relative effectiveness of these groups. Finally, we address frequently asked questions that clients may have regarding second-wave groups and offer suggestions on how to effectively introduce these groups to clients.  

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