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Abstract

Like Overeaters Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, the self-help program for people with emotional issues -- not neuroses in the classic sense as much as a struggle to control feelings -- is one of hundreds patterned after Alcoholics Anonymous' 12-step recovery plan. [...]in some ways, the structure of the group also aligns well with Latino culture: Because of their predominantly Catholic upbringing, admitting to personal struggles isn't out of the ordinary.

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Subject
Hispanic Americans;
Support groups
Location
East Los Angeles California
Title
COLUMN ONE; Sharing a language and a challenge; Strangers gather each night in East L.A. for the Latino version of Neurotics Anonymous.
Author
Gerber, Marisa
Publication title
Los Angeles Times; Los Angeles, Calif.
Pages
A.1
Publication year
2013
Publication date
Jan 24, 2013
Section
Main News; Part A; Metro Desk
Publisher
Los Angeles Times Communications LLC
Place of publication
Los Angeles, Calif.
Country of publication
United States
Publication subject
General Interest Periodicals--United States
ISSN
04583035
Source type
Newspaper
Language of publication
English
Document type
News
ProQuest document ID
1272215236
Document URL
https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/column-one-sharing-language-challenge-strangers/docview/1272215236/se-2?accountid=208611
Copyright
(Copyright (c) 2013 Los Angeles Times)
Last updated
2017-11-20
Database
ProQuest One Academic