Poor Charlie's Almanack: The Essential Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger · chapter 4 · id poor-charlies-almanack-c4-08-munger-praises-alcoholics-anon

“Munger praises Alcoholics Anonymous as a model organization that harnesses lollapalooza effects constructively, using social proof, commitment, and identity formation to overcome addiction.”

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Receipts

Kelly et al., 'AA and 12-Step Treatments,' Cochrane Database (2020)DOI registry: valid

AA/TSF produces higher rates of continuous abstinence than other treatments (42% vs 35% at 3 years).

Moos & Moos, '16-Year Follow-Up,' JCP (2006)DOI registry: valid

Longer AA participation predicted better 16-year outcomes, with social mechanisms mediating the effect.

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