In working the steps with a good sponsor, most people very much deal with the underlying problems that can drive them to use.

Not sure about the 5%. How is success measured when recovery is viewed as a life long process w no real finish line?

So many people go to a meeting or two and bail or worse, are only there under court order.

I do have some challenges with AA but as a practical tool, a free program of experience strength and hope from other alcoholics, there is real value and thousands upon thousands of members with lasting and strong recovery. If someone really surrenders to the program and committs to say 90 meetings in 90 days, I'd give them way better than a 5% chance at longterm recovery.

Thanks,

moogs