Originally Posted by
Mac4711 
I now realize that I should have asked 'Do you know that helping other alcoholics DOUBLES your chances of staying recovered?'.
A quote from the study: 'Among those who were helping other alcoholics, 40% of participants avoided taking a drink in the year after treatment, whereas, among those who were not helping other alcoholics, only 22% avoided taking a drink.'
I think it's a very encouraging stat, but I don't really find it surprising at all. People who are also helping others are also most likely more involved in the program ( whattever it might be) as well. And we know that no matter what your recovery program is, the more work you put in the more you get back out.