Physicians: Too much negative talk in 12‐step groups on medication use

Although there is nothing in the writings or traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) that discourages members' use of medication treatments, including agonists for opioid use disorder (OUD), authors of a newly published perspective article say many members of 12‐step recovery groups hear quite a different message within the fellowship.

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Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly
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2025-12-12
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https://doi.org/10.1002/adaw.34745
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Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
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Physicians: Too much negative talk in 12‐step groups on medication use

Gary Enos
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly
Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
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Physicians: Too much negative talk in 12‐step groups on medication use

Gary Enos
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Abstract

Although there is nothing in the writings or traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) that discourages members' use of medication treatments, including agonists for opioid use disorder (OUD), authors of a newly published perspective article say many members of 12‐step recovery groups hear quite a different message within the fellowship.

Alcoholism & Drug Abuse WeeklyVol. 37(47)
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Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
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