Assignment 1: LASA 2Self-Help Evaluation
The self-help movement has swept the world of substance abuse treatment. A new client may not be aware of any treatment options open to them aside from those of self-help group meetings such as Alcoholics Anonymous. While self-help groups are not a solution for every client they have been shown to be useful in some cases.
As future substance abuse counselors it is important that you explore and be aware of the different self-help groups and what goes on in these group meetings.
Begin this assignment by doing the following:
Attend a self-help group related to substance abuse. There are multiple options including AA Open Meetings Al-Anon Women for Sobriety and so forth. Information is easily accessible on the Internet. Note that some meetings are closed while others are open. At Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) most weekly groups are closed; however open meetings are held primarily on weekends when all are welcome to attend.
Information for your area can be obtained through AA Intergroup at http://aa-intergroup.org/.
Introduce yourself and let folks know that you are a student. Remember to follow the guidelines of confidentiality.
If you are unable to access a twelve-step group because one is not available in your area either research an online self-help group or research the implications of self-help groups in general including their strengths and weaknesses.
Write a paper about your experience and make sure you cover the following:
Write a paper in Word format and make sure you include a title page and reference page in addition to the 68-pages of content. Apply APA 6th edition standards to the format of the paper and the citation of sources.
Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M5_A1.doc.
By Monday July 10 2017 deliver your assignment to the M5: Assignment 1 Dropbox.
Alcoholics Anonymous World Services Inc. (n.d.). Online intergroup. Retrieved from http://aa-intergroup.org/