Abstract
Students in Drugs and Behavior courses evaluated their experiences of attending 12-step meetings (e.g., Alcoholics Anonymous). We describe the parameters of this course requirement and offer suggestions for implementation. As hypothesized, students reported that attendance at 12-step meetings increased their understanding of addiction treatment and was relevant to the objectives of a Drugs and Behavior course. These 2 dimensions were also positively correlated with students' reports of comfort attending meetings. Students wrote reaction papers addressing positive and negative feelings and issues regarding 12-step meeting attendance. We provide examples of these comments, as well as students' suggestions for increasing comfort when attending meetings, to guide instructors who might want to assign a similar activity.
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