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Stigma Toward People With Opioid Use Disorder In Southwest Michigan, Kathy A. Carruthers
Stigma Toward People With Opioid Use Disorder In Southwest Michigan, Kathy A. Carruthers
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The opioid epidemic is one of the largest health problems in America. In one Southwest Michigan county, opioid overdose deaths increased from 36 deaths in 2008 to 104 deaths in 2017. In the same county, stigma was identified as the highest-ranked reason people do not seek opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment. The purpose of this study was to examine knowledge that social work practitioners have regarding stigma toward people who inject drugs with OUD in Southwest Michigan. The purpose aligned with social work values as people with OUD are marginalized and cannot advocate for themselves. The theoretical framework that guided …
Participant Experiences In Christian-Based Recovery, Joshua Mjolsness
Participant Experiences In Christian-Based Recovery, Joshua Mjolsness
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Health care leaders are challenged with addressing addiction and the treatment of addiction. Many studies have been conducted around addiction treatment; however, no studies have been conducted on Christian-based recovery programs that use the same approach regardless of the addiction. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the experiences of participants in a Christian-based recovery program that uses the same approach for all addictions. The social learning theory provided the framework for this study. Data were collected by interviewing participants of the Christian-based recovery program Free Grace Recovery (FGR). Eight participants selected had a variety of reasons for …
Exploring Stages Of Recovery From Crack Cocaine Addiction, Zeb Stuart Regan
Exploring Stages Of Recovery From Crack Cocaine Addiction, Zeb Stuart Regan
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Crack cocaine users need efficacious treatment options to address triggers and cravings for the drug. The purpose of this qualitative, multiple case study was to explore the recovery narratives of 3 purposefully selected substance abuse counselors who were once addicted to crack cocaine and whether or not these narratives fit within the 5 stages of the transtheoretical model of change (TTM). The TTM was used in this study to explore the stages of change in those with prior addiction regarding the motivational strategies needed to promote change. Data collected in face to face interviews were organized using thematic content analysis …