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We Are Not Responsible For Our Addictions, But We Are Responsible For Our Recovery": A Qualitative Exploratory Study Of The Li, Rachel Rayburn
We Are Not Responsible For Our Addictions, But We Are Responsible For Our Recovery": A Qualitative Exploratory Study Of The Li, Rachel Rayburn
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
This is an exploratory, qualitative study of homeless, recovering alcoholics and the problems they encounter maintaining sobriety. Using semi-structured interviews, I analyze the experiences of ten men in their forties, who are in a recovery program designed for homeless men. I ask them how they stay sober without a place to live. Three kinds of problems are inferred from their narrative histories. First, the men have difficulty identifying as alcoholics. They have trouble fully integrating into the AA program. Second, the men struggle to form relationships with others, especially with a sponsor. Third, the process of "working the steps" is …
Abstinence Versus Controlled Drinking: A Critical Review, Suresh. Pushkarna
Abstinence Versus Controlled Drinking: A Critical Review, Suresh. Pushkarna
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
Abstinence used to be the only recommended goal for persons affected with alcohol misuse. In recent years there has been a trend to suggest controlled drinking for some alcohol abusers. The comparison of abstinence versus controlled drinking indicates that controlled drinking goals have proved to be successful in a limited attempt with problem drinkers having middle income, average intelligence, stable job and adequate social support system. Severely dependent alcoholics (gamma type) have been trained in some instances to control their drinking in a laboratory environment, but their control erodes over time. The controlled drinking controversy has partly to do with …
The Effect Of The Presence Of An Authority Figure On Audience Participation In A Publicly Displayed Alcoholism Education Exhibit, Kenneth Eugene Paschall
The Effect Of The Presence Of An Authority Figure On Audience Participation In A Publicly Displayed Alcoholism Education Exhibit, Kenneth Eugene Paschall
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