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Showing 1 to 10 of 10 for “"Narcotics Anonymous"”.
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Ideological dilemmas of alcoholics anonymous and narcotics anonymous recovery
… study aimed to map out how members of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) construct themselves, in talk, as being in recovery. This study adopted a social constructionist epistemology and a Foucauldian discourse analytic research methodology. A total of nineteen adults in …
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Toward a Model of 12-Step Engagement: Predicting Recovery Involvement in Narcotics Anonymous
… help organizations (MHOs) such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous are considered evidence-based practices for SUDs. Despite a growing body of research examining mechanisms of change in MHOs, relatively few investigations of 12-step organizations have been theory-driven. …
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Contribution of Reference Agents to Recovery Maintenance: A Social World Analysis of Narcotics Anonymous Affiliation
… and maintain sobriety within the context of the Narcotics Anonymous (NA) support group experience, this study examines how Newcomers learn the norms and values associated with NA, how Newcomers become integrated into the NA group and internalize acceptable recovery behaviors, and how Newcomers …
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Attributional Dimensions of Problem Cause and Solution and Their Relation to Coping Strategies, Problem -Solving Confidence, and Life Satisfaction
… center, church, university, and Alcoholics/Narcotics Anonymous) completed the Attribution of Problems Solution Responsibility Scale (APSRS), an additional measure of attribution, and measures for each of the three aforementioned variables. Findings indicate that the APSRS has sound …
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Introduction to magic & thaumaturgy
… a young man’s heart exploding in the middle of a Narcotics Anonymous meeting. The six stories of this collection demonstrate the power of character interiority and affect, honing in on their ability to create the peculiar tones expected of speculative fiction. The craft paper focuses on this …
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Symptoms of Depression, Symptoms of Anxiety, and Motivation for Treatment as Predictors of Post-Substance Abuse Treatment Support Group Attendance: A Path Analysis
… who attend support groups such as Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous or SMART Recovery show much better prognoses over time than those who receive formal treatment alone. The current research is a secondary analysis of data collected by the Drug Abuse Treatment Outcome Study. A path analysis is …
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A mixed methods exploration of the lived experience of pre-addiction and long-term recovery
… were the main reference books from Overeaters Anonymous (OA), Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA), The data was selected from sections of these books which contain essays from individuals in recovery recounting their addiction and recovery journey. For study 2 a quantitative …
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Examing Positive Psychological Constructs in the Context of 12-Step Recovery
Twelve step organizations such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous are free, community-based fellowships. Such organizations are the most widely sought recovery management options, surpassing professional treatment. The emerging evidence base suggests that involvement in such …
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Evaluation of the Cape Town Drug Counselling Centre: a theory and outcomes-based approach
… confidence (self-efficacy), Alcoholics/Narcotics Anonymous affiliation and previous clean time against levels of substance use and severity of dependence at each time point were measured. Substance use and levels of severity of dependence should decline over time. As Self-Efficacy, …
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Attachment Style and Psychological Sense of Community in the Context of 12-Step Recovery
Approximately 10% of adults living in the United States meet criteria for a Substance Use Disorder. Although 12-step groups are considered evidence-based practices for substance use problems, an understanding of the underlying mechanisms by which they facilitate recovery practices remains in its …