12-step facilitation and self-help groups for addiction with Keith Humphreys, PhD-Video

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The video features Dr. Keith Humphreys presenting on the benefits of self-help groups, particularly Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA), in treating addiction. Dr. Humphreys cites studies indicating the positive impact of these groups on patients' outcomes, such as increased abstinence rates and improved mental health. He also discusses the cost savings associated with incorporating self-help groups into treatment. Dr. Humphreys emphasizes the diversity and availability of self-help groups worldwide and encourages healthcare professionals to consider their effectiveness in patient management. The video provides valuable insights into the role of self-help groups in addiction treatment and is relevant for professionals in addiction psychiatry. The summary was created by an AI language model and may not be a perfect representation of the video content.

Keywords

Dr. Keith Humphreys

self-help groups

Alcoholics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous

addiction treatment

benefits

positive impact

abstinence rates

improved mental health

cost savings

diversity and availability

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