In addition to fellowship, what do self-help groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous provide for the alcoholic?
a. Constructive, effective suggestions for living without the alcohol
b. Encouragement for a slow withdrawal from alcohol to prevent withdrawal symptoms and desperate action
c. Referrals to attorneys who are willing to assist with financial and legal problems without reimbursement
d. Referrals to mental health centers in which hospitalization is always an option
ANS: A
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