AA was established in 1935 as a nonprofessional mutual aid group for people who desire abstinence from alcohol, and its 12 Steps became integrated in SUD treatment programs in the 1940s and 1950s with the emergence of the Minnesota Model of treatment (White & Kurtz, 2008). The Minnesota Model involved inpatient SUD treatment incorporating principles[…]
Read MoreBecause the incidence of chronic conditions increases with age, older Americans are especially likely to take prescription medications — often as many as 10 per day — many of which likely react adversely with alcohol. Fortunately, educating patients about the risks of combining medications with alcohol may help them avoid negative outcomes. Here, we describe[…]
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