From existing to living: Exploring the meaning of recovery and a sober life after a long duration of a substance use disorder.
In: Nordic Studies on Alcohol & Drugs / Nordisk Alkohol- & Narkotikatidskrift, Jg. 40 (2023-12-01), Heft 6, S. 577-589
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Aim: The study explores how former patients with substance use disorder (SUD) experience the benefits and challenges of a reoriented identity and way of living. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 participants who had completed treatment for SUD and considered themselves either recovered or in an ongoing rehabilitation process. Interview transcripts were analysed using the content analysis approach. Results: The analysis furthers our understanding of several purposeful aspects of a reorientation towards a sober life in terms of: (1) avoiding illegal drugs, (2) avoiding contact with the substance use relations and milieu, (3) renewing relations and social network, (4) daily occupation, (5) discovering the value of the great, little things in everyday life, (6) new coping strategies, and (7) developing a new identity. Conclusion: The study indicates that rehabilitation from SUDs should take a broader focus than just sobriety. With attention to the present findings, a focus on psychosocial aspects of recovery could contribute to a more overarching framework for SUD treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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From existing to living: Exploring the meaning of recovery and a sober life after a long duration of a substance use disorder.
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Pettersen, Gunn ; Bjerke, Trond ; Hoxmark, Ellen Margrethe ; Eikeng Sterri, Njål Herman ; Rosenvinge, Jan H |
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Zeitschrift: | Nordic Studies on Alcohol & Drugs / Nordisk Alkohol- & Narkotikatidskrift, Jg. 40 (2023-12-01), Heft 6, S. 577-589 |
Veröffentlichung: | 2023 |
Medientyp: | academicJournal |
ISSN: | 1455-0725 (print) |
DOI: | 10.1177/14550725231170454 |
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