Another question that didn't quite make it all the way to the AA Conference

'Questions not accepted for Conference 2014’

“7. Discuss and make recommendations on how the Fellowship should prepare in case the NHS accepts the recommendation to include 12 step facilitation in the treatment of alcoholics.

Background

1. Presentation by Mark Gilman Head of NTA given at AA.s health forum in York earlier this year.

2. Research by Professor Keith Humphreys showing the effectiveness of 12 step facilitation in the treatment of alcoholics.

Terms of Reference No. 6 This question had insufficient background material, however a similar question has been accepted for the agenda which covers this.”

Comment: How about we do precisely nothing! Whether or not the NHS decides to employ 12 step methods in the treatment of alcoholics is a matter entirely for them. This is a political and/or clinical decision. All we have to do is continue doing what we do regardless of whatever they decide to do or not to do. What we can make sure of, however, is that we neither endorse nor oppose such policies. They are entirely outside the scope of our responsibilities. (See Tradition 10).

Cheerio

The Fellas (Friends of Alcoholics Anonymous)

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