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The Relationship between Perceived Alcoholics Anonymous Social Group Dynamics and Getting an AA Sponsor

A. J. O’SickeyCenter on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, & Addictions, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA;University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Jacob HanesUniversity of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USAView further author information
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J. Scott ToniganCenter on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, & Addictions, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA;University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USAORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-6668-2038View further author information
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Pages 21-31 | Published online: 17 May 2019

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