Leisure participation, substance abuse disorders, and recovery

Harmon, Justin

doi:10.1080/11745398.2017.1326157

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“…Leisure behaviours that have been socially stigmatized as deviant, such as binge drinking (Crabbe 2006), sex tourism and solicitation of prostitution (Chernish 1999;Oppermann 1999), drug use (Harmon 2018;Spracklen 2017), andsadomasochism (Franklin-Reible 2006), help us develop a better understanding about the dual roles of individual agency and social structure in seeking subjectively defined leisure (Crabbe 2006). Since supposed deviant leisure behaviour takes place in the social realm, it follows that deviance can be learned and is socialized (Franklin-Reible 2006).…”

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Finding fear and loathing in Las Vegas

Harmon

Dunlap

Dang

2019

Annals of Leisure Research

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Casinos serve as the proverbial devil on the shoulder to strengthen the convictions -and addictions -of those who have succumbed to the controlling mechanisms of casino culture, and the tangential addictions that often accompany gambling disorders. Acknowledging that millions of people gamble on a daily basis without negative outcomes, the present project seeks to draw attention to the fact that little scholarly attention is given to 'leisure industries', such as corporatized gambling, that can create parasitic and exploitative relationships with the public that they purport to serve. By exploring the unique relations and interactions between the staff and clientele of a specific casino in Las Vegas, the purpose of the current study is to shed light on the nuanced and ambiguous relations between casino and gambler. While it appears we can re-create the baser versions of ourselves, we sought to illustrate the cost that comes for some gamblers.

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Finding fear and loathing in Las Vegas

Harmon

Dunlap

Dang

2019

Annals of Leisure Research

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“…Many individuals struggling with substance use disorder experience boredom during leisure time before engaging in substance use and face challenges in selecting appropriate leisure activities and deriving enjoyment from them. In many cases, substances are used to initiate, facilitate, or enhance participation or pleasure in leisure activities [ 11 ] or even as a leisure pursuit itself [ 12 ]. Following periods of abstinence, individuals often have a surplus of free time, which increases the likelihood of engaging in high-risk activities and subsequent substance use [ 13 ].…”

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The Effect of Leisure Intervention on Occupational Performance and Occupational Balance in Individuals with Substance Use Disorder: A Pilot Study

Farhadian,

Akbarfahimi,

Hassani Abharian

et al. 2024

Occupational Therapy International

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Background and Purpose. Leisure, as an occupation, played a crucial role in promoting individuals’ health and well-being. However, the specific impact of leisure as an intervention for individuals with substance use disorder remains unclear. This pilot study was aimed at investigating the effect of a leisure intervention on occupational performance and occupational balance in individuals with substance use disorder. Methods. The sample for this quasiexperimental pretest–posttest with a two-month follow-up design comprised nine individuals aged between 18 and 55 years, selected using a convenience sampling method. The intervention consisted of a 2-month group leisure participation program, conducted twice a week, followed by a 2-month follow-up period. Primary outcome measures included occupational performance and occupational balance, and secondary outcome measures were leisure participation, quality of life, and drug craving. Outcome measures were assessed three times: preintervention, postintervention, and after the follow-up period. The outcome measures included the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), Occupational Balance Questionnaire-11 (OBQ11), Nottingham Leisure Questionnaire (NLQ), 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), and Desire to Drug Questionnaire (DDQ). Data analysis was performed using the Friedman test and Wilcoxon signed-rank test as a post hoc procedure, with a significance level set at 5%. Results. The findings showed significant improvements in participants’ occupational performance in postintervention and follow-up assessments (p<0.01, r=0.59) and better occupational balance from pre- to postintervention (p<0.01, r=0.59) and after the follow-up period (p<0.01, r=0.60). Furthermore, significant enhancements were observed in leisure participation, quality of life, and a reduction in drug craving. Conclusion. The findings indicate that leisure intervention positively impacted both occupational performance and occupational balance, suggesting its potential as a beneficial therapeutic approach for individuals with substance use disorder. Additional research is warranted to delve deeper into and validate the effectiveness of leisure intervention within this specific population.

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Conceptualising dark events: A new framework

Kennell,

Šuligoj

2024

Annals of Tourism Research

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Leisure participation, substance abuse disorders, and recovery

Cited by 8 publications

References 23 publications

Finding fear and loathing in Las Vegas

Finding fear and loathing in Las Vegas

The Effect of Leisure Intervention on Occupational Performance and Occupational Balance in Individuals with Substance Use Disorder: A Pilot Study

Conceptualising dark events: A new framework

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