In pooled cohorts of 1,152 adults with lifetime alcohol use disorder, greater involvement was associated with better alcohol outcomes across 12-step groups, SMART, LifeRing, and Women for Sobriety.
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Observational associations cannot prove equal causal effectiveness. Participants already attended mutual aid; SMART's variation across time and geography also limits interpretation.
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