Spirituality in Addictions Treatment: Wisdom to Know…What It Is

Author: Sussman Steve   Milam Joel   Arpawong Thalida E.   Tsai Jennifer   Black David S.   Wills Thomas A.  

Publisher: Informa Healthcare

ISSN: 1082-6084

Source: Substance Use & Misuse, Vol.48, Iss.12, 2013-10, pp. : 1203-1217

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Abstract

Spirituality has long been integrated into treatments for addiction. However, how spirituality differs from other related constructs and implications for recovery among nonspiritual persons remains a source of discussion. This article examines ways in which spirituality is delineated, identifies variables that might mediate the relations between spirituality and recovery from substance abuse disorders, describes distinctions between spiritual and nonspiritual facets of addictions treatment, and suggests means to assist in further clarification of this construct.