Alcoholics anonymous-related helping and the helper therapy principle

Maria E. Pagano; Stephen G. Post; Shannon M. Johnson

doi:10.1080/07347324.2011.538320

Alcoholics anonymous-related helping and the helper therapy principle

Maria E. Pagano
, Stephen G. Post
, Shannon M. Johnson

Family , Population and Preventative Medicine

Case Western Reserve University

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Abstract

The helper therapy principle (HTP) observes the helper's health benefits derived from helping another with a shared malady. The HTP is embodied by the program of Alcoholics Anonymous as a method to diminish egocentrism as a root cause of addiction. This article reviews recent evidence of the HTP in alcohol populations, extends to populations with chronic conditions beyond addiction, and concludes with new directions of empirical inquiry.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	23-34
Number of pages	12
Journal	Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly
Volume	29
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/07347324.2011.538320
State	Published - Jan 2011

Keywords

12-Step programs
AA-related helping
Service
substance use disorders

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