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Abstract

This study aimed to explore the experience of spirituality for those people recovering from substance use disorders (SUDs). The research planned to increase our knowledge and understanding of the belief systems of those in recovery and the role these belief systems may play in their recovery. An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) investigated how eight people in the Twelve-Step Fellowship (TSF), who each had multiple years in recovery, made sense of spirituality. The study also considered the impact, if any, spirituality had on personal relationships and the self. The analysis of the semi-structured interviews revealed three superordinate themes, “Experiential (Spiritual) Enlightenment”, which looked at how the participants came to experience spirituality before active addiction, during active addiction and early recovery; “Universal Belongingness”, explored the shared experience of belongingness in recovery and; “Integrating the Sel”, which explores the experience of spiritualities role in integrating the self in recovery. The clinical implications of this study aim to inform healthcare and other professionals involved in treating SUDs of the role spirituality may play in enhancing current treatment methods.

Publication Type:	Thesis (Doctoral)
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare
Departments:	School of Health & Psychological Sciences > Psychology School of Health & Psychological Sciences > School of Health & Psychological Sciences Doctoral Theses Doctoral Theses

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