Develops a theoretical rationale in support of the concept of "fellowship," the healing cornerstone of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Reviews supporting literature from the areas of personality theory, group psychotherapy, alcoholism psychopathology, and alcoholism psychological treatment. Suggests a common premise and common ground of…

Presents clinical treatise describing and discussing psychological profile of alcoholic police officer also suffering from combat posttraumatic stress disorder (CPTSD). Professional role immersion also is discussed as an additional complication to the already complex treatment profile. Notes that three "layers" of complication (CPTSD,…

Describes the emotional impact of the internalized corporate image on the recovering alcoholic corporate executive. Cautions organizations to realize that alcoholics in early recovery may react to their work and career responsibilities excessively and completely. Suggests that supervisors need training workshops in understanding alcoholism and…

Describes Alcoholics Anonymous as an effective self-help treatment modality for many alcoholics. Notes that organization would seem to initially necessitate "tolerated unhealthiness" psychologically to help consolidate sobriety, suggesting abstinence first, psychological healthiness second regimen. Suggests that psychotherapists learn to…

Compared impact of recovering alcoholic counselor and the nonalcoholic counselor on alcoholic clients' (n=200) level of "fellowship" or client perceived "belongingness" with treatment peers, as well as on length of stay in program and relapse rate in a residential treatment setting. Results indicated a counselor's recovering status did not seem to…

Examined client perception of closeness to treatment peers in 200 male adult alcoholics in residential alcoholism treatment program. Found that client-perceived belongingness or fellowship was important factor in successful treatment outcome. Clients with an isolate perception stood much greater chance of early termination of treatment and much…