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Understanding Spirituality Of Drug-Use Behaviours And Substance Use Disorders, Taea F. Ho
Understanding Spirituality Of Drug-Use Behaviours And Substance Use Disorders, Taea F. Ho
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Given that substance use disorders affect millions of people worldwide, it is crucial to look into the variables that may prevent and defend against substance use disorders, as well as promote successful recovery from substance use disorders. This literature review explores the topic of spirituality in the context of drug-use behaviours as well as how 12-step recovery programs emphasize the importance of improving spirituality, suggesting an association between possessing higher levels of spirituality and positive health outcomes.
Beneficial Roles The Sacred Can Play In Mental Illness, Katelyn Harper
Beneficial Roles The Sacred Can Play In Mental Illness, Katelyn Harper
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Religion and Spirituality are prevalent in and essential to one’s identity. This thesis seeks to answer the question what beneficial roles can the sacred play in mental illness? Believing in the sacred can provide additional support to those with a mental illness through a process called sacred coping. One’s sacred beliefs can be incorporated into previously established interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), to provide a more tailored treatment option. In some cases, these interventions are more beneficial than traditional interventions. Barriers to the topic of acknowledging the sacred in relation to one’s mental illness include the decline in having …