This is an excellent article. It's interesting to those in addiction research -- but more so, anyone reading health research studies should check this article just to see -- the problems with published and republished studies. -- the interpretations and misinterpretations of data -- the way certain data is selected and other data ignored -- the differences in subjects (for example, in an AA study are they voluntary attendees or court-ordered) In addition, this piece is well-written and humorous. The author is impressive. Regarding AA As the author points out, if you want to quit drinking there are many ways to be successful. Anecdotally though, AA has been a life saver for a close friend of mine, but a lot was at stake and he really had to quit drinking.