Part 3 Alcoholics anonymous: a model of effective social intervention for alcohol abuse. If the SIMOR model accurately represents the social identity transition in recovery, then the social processes identified as critical in recovery from addiction should be evident in successful recovery group-based, peer-driven programs. In this regard, AA […]
COMMUNITY NARRATIVES AND PERSONAL STORIES IN ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Other stories they share in AA. – following on from our first blog on this subject, this excellent academic article considered the transformative power of the story format with AA recovery. Part 2 “This study is an empirical response to recent calls for […]
“This story is only starting to be told. We have much work to do … to challenge the stereotypes of both the general public and our own professionals. Addiction may well be a chronic, relapsing condition but people can and do recover. They can change and that change […]
“After over five years of intermittent relapses and struggling to re-invent myself, I can safely say that I feel at ease in my own company for the first time in my life. I trust that I will do the right thing by myself and my family”. “…all […]
Cross fertilisation among Recovery Fellowships I have unfortunately heard sometimes not very complimentary remarks about different recovery groups and fellowships which I have never found particularly helpful or useful in attracting the alcoholic or addict who is still suffering. The simple reality is that people recover from alcoholism […]
We continue to mine the research wisdom of William L White on the next few blogs. William White is one of a growing number of researchers looking into recovery. This is an oft neglected part of research although we are beginning to see research into the neurobiology of […]
Engaging the unconscious in everyday life with Chuck Bender
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