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Loss-grief addiction model

M H Beechem1, J Prewitt, J Scholar

  • 1University of West Florida, Pensacola, USA.

Journal of Drug Education
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
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This study introduces a loss-grief inventory for substance abuse treatment. The tool assesses and treats unresolved grief, aiding recovery in outpatient settings.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Addiction Medicine
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Substance abuse is often linked to unresolved loss and grief.
  • Effective treatment requires addressing underlying psychological issues.
  • Existing assessment tools may not fully capture grief's role in addiction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and evaluate a novel loss-grief inventory for substance abusers.
  • To explore the inventory's utility as both an assessment and treatment tool.
  • To identify and address pre-addiction, addiction-related, and treatment-entry losses.

Main Methods:

  • A group study involving ninety-eight substance abusers in an outpatient facility.
  • Utilized a loss-grief inventory with three distinct time categories for loss identification.

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  • Employed a 5-point Likert scale for computing unresolved loss-grief levels.

    • Main Results:

    • The loss-grief inventory functioned effectively as both an assessment and treatment aid.
    • Clients and counselors could identify specific unresolved loss-grief issues contributing to addiction.
    • The inventory facilitated the grieving process for clients entering treatment.

    Conclusions:

    • The loss-grief inventory is a valuable tool for substance abuse treatment.
    • Addressing unresolved grief is crucial for successful addiction recovery.
    • The inventory provides a structured approach to understanding and managing grief in addiction.