A Historical Review of Perceptions of Key Aspects of Spirituality and Religion Within Alcoholics Anonymous

Feigenbaum, Janice Cooke

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“…It seems clear that AA is not a religious, but a spiritual group. The review also showed that the two founders had each experienced one of the two types of spiritual awakenings that James had addressed (Feigenbaum, 2013). One study reports the importance of lifetime religious behaviour to a greater response to the 12-step approach to therapy (Kelly et al, 2011).…”

Section: Treating Alcohol Problemsmentioning

confidence: 97%

“…These show that AA reduces risk of relapse and works as well as cognitive behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing in reducing the quantity and frequency of alcohol use (Gossop et al, 2008;Tusa & Burgholzer, 2013). A recent review (Feigenbaum, 2013) identifi ed that the founders of AA set up the format of support groups based on the ideas of William James and the Oxford Group. It seems clear that AA is not a religious, but a spiritual group.…”

Section: Treating Alcohol Problemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…There is no doubt that many factors infl uence these variations in the use and misuse of alcohol throughout the world. Certainly, the culture of each location (Castaldelli-Maia et al, 2012, 2013Crocq, 2007) and the aspects of religiousness and spirituality (Adamson et al, 2009;Arfken et al, 2013;Gomes et al, 2013) are two critical factors of infl uence, and their interrelationship deserves study (Galanter, 2008).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Investigating the interlinkages of alcohol use and misuse, spirituality and culture – Insights from a systematic review

Castaldelli-Maia¹,

Bhugra²

2014

International Review of Psychiatry

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Religious values are part of cultures, but spirituality is an internal dimension which may be present in varying degrees across all nations. As both cultural and spiritual factors are important in determining the pattern of alcohol consumption by individuals, it is important to study the relationships between them. The present systematic review aims to summarize the knowledge on the relationship between alcohol use and misuse, religiousness/spirituality and culture drawn from medical studies. Data from the medical literature to date indicate that for some racial and ethnic minorities a return to the traditional culture linked with concepts of spiritual or religious factors can produce a major degree of support for people trying to maintain abstinence from alcohol. This can be seen even in the worst environments. On the other hand, among the general population, religion and/or spirituality can play a positive role in the maintenance of abstinence, but a local heavy drinking culture is a strong risk factor for relapse. These factors are important and can be used for interventions and prevention strategies. However, possible mediating effects need to be explored further. It is likely that both types of intervention (classical medical treatment plus spiritual-based treatment) may work in individuals.

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Section: Treating Alcohol Problemsmentioning

confidence: 97%

Section: Treating Alcohol Problemsmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Investigating the interlinkages of alcohol use and misuse, spirituality and culture – Insights from a systematic review

Castaldelli-Maia¹,

Bhugra²

2014

International Review of Psychiatry

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“…These have looked at potential r/s protection or support for those using substances (Seva Diaz & Vazquez Casabona, 1975), participating in certain addictive behaviours (Karaga, Davis, Choe, & Hook, 2016), and those with an addiction (McBride, Mutch, & Chitwood, 1996;Unterrainer, Lewis, Collicutt, & Fink, 2013). Other reviews have focused on how religion/spirituality act upon those attending r/s treatment programs such as AA (Feigenbaum, 2013) or the availability of various treatment modalities (Alam-mehrjerdi, Noori, & Dolan, 2016). Still others focus on how religion/spirituality may affect mental health or behaviours more generally, focusing on their protective potential (AbdAleati, Zaharim, & Mydin, 2016;Koenig, 2001).…”

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Religious and Spiritual Beliefs and Attitudes Towards Addiction Treatment: A Scoping Review

Grant¹,

Grubbs²

2021

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Introduction: Throughout history, ideas about addiction have been informed and influenced by religious belief and practice. Even continuing into the present, religion and spirituality are often thought to impact attitudes towards addiction and its treatment, particularly given the use of religion and spirituality in various well-known treatments such as Alcoholics Anonymous. Although research has flourished with regards to the role that addiction and spirituality might play in vulnerability to addiction or the treatment of addiction, there has been comparatively less research examining how religion might impact attitudes toward addiction more broadly. Method: The present work sought to examine the current state of empirical literature evaluating the relationships between religion and attitudes toward addiction and addiction treatment. In service of the above aim, a systematic review was conducted. Results: This summary of peer-reviewed, quantitative studies (n=36) found that higher religiosity is related to more belief in the disease model of addiction in providers, negative attitudes towards addiction, and a stronger support for spiritually based treatments. However, results varied based on the measures used and many relationships tested were not significant. There also appeared to be differences in the interaction between religion and spirituality and other variables, such as the respondent’s sex or whether the individual was a student or provider, in terms of attitudes. Conclusions: Further research is needed to fully understand the nuances in the relationship between these variables, including more clear operationalization and standardized measurement. Until such research is conducted, no cohesive conclusions can be drawn, and clinical implications remain unclear.

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“…These have looked at potential r/s protection or support for those using substances ( Seva Diaz & Vazquez Casabona, 1975 ), participating in certain addictive behaviours ( Karaga, Davis, Choe, & Hook, 2016 ), and those with an addiction ( McBride et al, 1996 , Unterrainer et al, 2013 ). Other reviews have focused on how religion/spirituality act upon those attending r/s treatment programs such as AA ( Feigenbaum, 2013 ) or the availability of various treatment modalities ( Alam-mehrjerdi, Noori, & Dolan, 2016 ). Still others focus on how religion/spirituality may affect mental health or behaviours more generally, focusing on their protective potential ( AbdAleati et al, 2016 , Koenig, 2001 ).…”

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Religious and spiritual beliefs and attitudes towards addiction and addiction treatment: A scoping review

Weinandy

Grubbs

2021

Addictive Behaviors Reports

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Highlights A large proportion of addiction treatment in the U.S. is at least somewhat religious in nature. Some evidence suggests that attitudes toward addiction and addiction treatment are influenced by religious beliefs. Relatively little prior research has examined how religion may shape attitudes toward addiction. Some research suggests that religious beliefs are associated with negative attitudes toward addiction. Future research is urgently needed to understand how religious beliefs may influence attitudes toward addiction treatment.

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A Historical Review of Perceptions of Key Aspects of Spirituality and Religion Within Alcoholics Anonymous

Cited by 6 publications

References 26 publications

Investigating the interlinkages of alcohol use and misuse, spirituality and culture – Insights from a systematic review

Investigating the interlinkages of alcohol use and misuse, spirituality and culture – Insights from a systematic review

Religious and Spiritual Beliefs and Attitudes Towards Addiction Treatment: A Scoping Review

Religious and spiritual beliefs and attitudes towards addiction and addiction treatment: A scoping review

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