Alcoholism is an often overlooked problem in today's society
Yeah, it is a serious problem. I am glad organizations like Alcoholics Anonymous help with it.
aid groups focused on alcohol and twelve-step facilitation interventions." 
The research is quite complex and is still developing; some studies have suggested an association between AA and increased abstinence or other positive outcomes, but other studies have not. Likewise, some articles in the popular press state that Alcoholics Anonymous helps some alcoholics get sober, but others claim AA is not effective.
Many randomized controlled trials, or experimental studies do not show a correlation between being assigned to AA and better treatment outcomes, but some studies show
within days of starting, and Sheila Canning (Colette Mann) suggests to Brad that Terese has an alcohol problem. Terese agrees to get help, but lies to her family about attending Alcoholics Anonymous. When Brad finds out, they argue, and Brad leaves the house. Brad confesses his feelings to Lauren and they have sex. They agree not to tell Terese when they learn that she is serious about getting help for her alcoholism. However, Terese finds out and she and Brad separate, with Brad moving into a motel