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Justin Bell1, Mohammed Islam2, Ted Bobak1
1DePaul University, Chicago, USA.
Spirituality in Clinical Practice (Washington, D.C.)
|March 20, 2024
Summary
Spiritual awakenings from 12-step programs enhance self-efficacy and hope in substance use disorder treatment. This spiritual experience also improves treatment adherence and personal recovery resources for individuals in residential aftercare.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Addiction Medicine
- Spirituality Studies
Background:
- 12-step programs are common in US substance use disorder treatment.
- These programs promise a spiritual awakening but its impact on recovery is unclear.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effect of spiritual awakenings on recovery factors and treatment adherence.
- To examine the association between spiritual awakenings and self-efficacy, hope, and treatment outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Study included 115 adult residents in residential aftercare facilities for substance use disorder.
- Participants experienced spiritual awakenings attributed to 12-step group affiliation.
Main Results:
- Individuals experiencing spiritual awakenings reported greater self-efficacy and hope.
- Awakening was linked to increased affiliation with Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and reduced negative exits from facilities.
Conclusions:
- Spiritual awakenings show potential to improve treatment behavior and outcomes in residential settings.
- Spiritual awakenings may enhance personal recovery resources for individuals with substance use disorder.
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