Abstract

Millions of alcoholics around the world find their recovery in “working the program” of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Most AA members find belonging to an AA group and attending meetings to be very important parts of working the program. Many recovering alcoholics, however, find that “special interest groups” are highly desirable in their recovery. This is the case of many gay men who see gay groups as critical in their achieving and maintaining sobriety. In this article, we will explore the special interest groups in terms of their definitions, types, and history. We will than take one group, gay men, and see why they have formed special interest AA groups, the positives of such groups, and the limitations of such groups. Clinical implication will then be provided.

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