Maintenance of long-term recovery from substance use: a mixed methods study of self- and treatment-changers

Gueta, Keren; Chen, Gila; Ronel, Natti

doi:10.1080/09687637.2020.1800592

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“…However, it turned out that all of the studies included described experience from either Narcotics Anonymous (NA) or AA communities (i.e. 14 of the studies) [ 37 , 38 , 39 , 42 , 43 , 44 , 45 , 46 , 47 , 49 , 50 , 51 , 52 , 53 ] or from religion‐based communities (7 of the studies) [ 40 , 41 , 43 , 45 , 48 , 50 , 53 ], or else described the maintenance of relationships from before and during the periods of substance use (4 of the studies) [ 37 , 40 , 41 , 46 ].…”

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Social recovery in substance use disorder: A metasynthesis of qualitative studies

Vigdal

Moltu

Bjørnestad

et al. 2022

Drug and Alcohol Review

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Issues In substance use disorder, connection to social communities plays a significant role in the recovery process. The aim here has been to identify and synthesise the qualitative research examining the process of social recovery from a first‐person perspective and how social communities assist in this process. Approach Metasynthesis using the following databases: CINAHL, Embase, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Scopus, SocIndex and Web of Science. The search returned 6913 original articles, of which 18 met the following criteria: examining the experience of social recovery from a first‐person perspective and how social communities support this process, age of 18+, recovery of at least 12 months, in an English‐language peer‐reviewed journal. Review protocol registration: PROSPERO (CRD42020190159). Key Findings The persons in recovery emphasised communities that they perceived as being safe and non‐stigmatising. These are qualities that contributed to positive self‐change, and these communities were perceived as suitable arenas in which to confront responsibility and trust. Additionally, participants found that their relationship skills were improving due to the new social bonds forged in these communities. A sense of citizenship was gained along with a regaining of social dignity through voluntary work and giving back to society. Implications The pivotal role of the social community identified in this review underscores the importance of recognising and supporting persons in recovery's needs when connecting with such communities Conclusion We propose a four‐stage model to guide research into social recovery from a first‐person perspective and how social communities support this process.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Social recovery in substance use disorder: A metasynthesis of qualitative studies

Vigdal

Moltu

Bjørnestad

et al. 2022

Drug and Alcohol Review

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“…All other papers in this special issue (Anderson et al, 2021;Dekkers et al, 2021;Frings et al, 2021;Gueta et al, 2020;Jason et al, 2021) focus on diverse recovery mediators and mechanisms and their role in individuals' recovery trajectories, reflecting the primary objective of the REC-PATH study.…”

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“…One article compared individuals in recovery through selfchange and treatment-induced change, using a mixed methods study design in Israel (Gueta et al, 2020). The authors found several significant differences between both groups, with self-changers displaying more intrinsic motivation, personal goals and greater self-reliance.…”

Section: Mechanisms and Mediators Of Addiction Recoverymentioning

confidence: 99%

Mechanisms and mediators of addiction recovery

Vanderplasschen

Best

2021

Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy

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“…The findings also highlighted the intent of those in recovery to address gaps in treatment for the SUD population as motivations to work as counselors in the addiction treatment field. These gaps comprised some people's inability to receive appropriate care due to difficulties in accessing quality SUD treatment services integrated medical care, and continued support after discharge (Gueta et al, 2020). The experiences of being marginalized and disempowered former drug users inspired the participants to empower others, consistent with a study by Farber et al (2005).…”

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confidence: 52%

“…Several studies have investigated the factors contributing to SUD recoveries (DuPont et al, 2015;Goodman et al, 2020), such as readiness and motivation to stop using drugs, social support, and social capital (Best et al, 2016). Moreover, factors such an active engagement in the community and support from spouse or family members will lead to a better quality of life and the ability to maintain recovery (Gueta et al, 2020;Raynor et al, 2017). In addition, the use of a social network such as peer support or self-help group (Bathish et al, 2017;Best et al, 2016Best et al, , 2018Bliuc et al, 2017) is crucial to sustaining SUD recovery.…”

Section: Recovery From Sudmentioning

confidence: 99%

People in Recovery from Substance Use Disorders: What Motivates Them to Enter Addiction Treatment Agencies as Counselors?

Shaari

2021

JSSH

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This qualitative study aimed to understand the motivations of people recovering from substance use disorders (SUDs) to work in addiction treatment agencies as counselors. A purposive and snowball sampling technique was used to recruit 18 recovering counselors from Long Island, New York. Most of the participants self-identified as Caucasian, and a third identified as African American. All interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. The results indicate that want to give back, perceived self-efficacy to work with SUD clients, and previous experiences with addiction treatment services motivated people in recovery from SUD to become counselors. The respondents also reported the role of intrinsic rewards, such as witnessing clients’ progress over time and the opportunity to sustain their recovery, which influenced their decision to continue working in the addiction treatment field. Understanding work motivations has significant implications for assessing the staffing needs and professional development of SUD treatment programs, including recruitment, retention, and the overall size and capacity of the addiction treatment workforce.

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Maintenance of long-term recovery from substance use: a mixed methods study of self- and treatment-changers

Cited by 12 publications

References 38 publications

Social recovery in substance use disorder: A metasynthesis of qualitative studies

Social recovery in substance use disorder: A metasynthesis of qualitative studies

Mechanisms and mediators of addiction recovery

People in Recovery from Substance Use Disorders: What Motivates Them to Enter Addiction Treatment Agencies as Counselors?

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