Russians have long loved their vodka but are slowing turning to AA to fight a growing addiction. [Photo Telegraph]

 


Russians warily turn to AA in battle with alcohol (via AFP)

One-time Russian prisoner Andrei tried to quit drinking 22 times, going for cures that lasted from one to six months. But each time, he went back to the bottle. Then 14 years ago, the 58-year-old tried Alcoholics Anonymous, attracted by the different approach, which was not about doctors reprimanding…