Spirituality in Addictions Treatment: Wisdom to Know...What It Is

Spirituality has long been integrated into treatments for addiction. However, how spirituality differs from other related constructs and implications for recovery among nonspiritual persons remains a source of discussion. This article examines ways in which spirituality is delineated, identifies var...

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Published in:Substance use & misuse 2013-09, Vol.48 (12), p.1203-1217
Main Authors: Sussman, Steve, Milam, Joel, Arpawong, Thalida E., Tsai, Jennifer, Black, David S., Wills, Thomas A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Addiction
addiction treatment
Addictions
mediators
mind-body
Recovery
Rehabilitation
Religiosity
Spirituality
Substance Abuse
Substance abuse disorders
Substance abuse treatment
substance misuse
treatment
Wisdom
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Summary:Spirituality has long been integrated into treatments for addiction. However, how spirituality differs from other related constructs and implications for recovery among nonspiritual persons remains a source of discussion. This article examines ways in which spirituality is delineated, identifies variables that might mediate the relations between spirituality and recovery from substance abuse disorders, describes distinctions between spiritual and nonspiritual facets of addictions treatment, and suggests means to assist in further clarification of this construct.
ISSN:1082-6084
1532-2491
DOI:10.3109/10826084.2013.800343