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Transcending alcoholic denial

D M Wing1

  • 1University of Tulsa School of Nursing, Oklahoma 74104, USA.

Image--The Journal of Nursing Scholarship
|January 1, 1995
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Understanding alcoholism recovery requires acknowledging denial. This study outlines the five stages alcoholics experience when moving beyond denial, crucial for effective treatment and long-term sobriety.

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Area of Science:

  • Addiction Studies
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Denial is a key characteristic of alcoholism and other drug addictions.
  • Understanding the process of transcending denial is crucial for comprehending addiction recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the internal processes experienced by alcoholics as they move beyond denial.
  • To develop a theory explaining the stages of transcending alcoholic denial.

Main Methods:

  • Grounded theory methodology guided data collection and analysis.
  • Involved observation and interviews with 42 patients in an inpatient alcoholism treatment facility.
  • Followed 30 participants over a 3-year period using constant comparison analysis.

Main Results:

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  • A basic social process theory of transcending alcoholic denial emerged.
  • The theory identified five progressive stages: reacting to critical event, role disaffiliation, ambiguous anticipation, peer affiliation, and acceptance.
  • The study elucidated the consequences of unresolved stages in the denial transcendence process.

Conclusions:

  • Transcending denial is a progressive, staged process essential for alcoholism recovery.
  • Understanding these stages can inform more effective addiction treatment interventions.
  • Addressing unresolved stages is critical for successful long-term sobriety and recovery from addiction.