Positive addiction recovery therapy: a pilot study
ISSN: 1757-0972
Article publication date: 31 August 2022
Issue publication date: 23 November 2022
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a new programme of work designed to improve the recovery and well-being of people in early addiction recovery. The programme, known as positive addiction recovery therapy (PART), is attentive to the recovery process through the G-CHIME (growth, connectedness, hope, identity, meaning in life and empowerment) model of addiction recovery. It also uses the values in action character strengths and includes a set of relapse prevention techniques.
Design/methodology/approach
An experimental design using repeated measures has been adopted. Measures for recovery capital, well-being and level of flourishing were selected and pre- and post-data collected. Primary data analysis was conducted using the non-parametric Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Participants (n = 30) were required to be in early addiction recovery, classified as having been abstinent for between three and six months.
Findings
The results showed a statistically significant improvement in participant well-being. This was also true for recovery capital and flourishing. Whilst a meaningful increase was seen in all measures, exploratory analysis found females responded better to the PART programme.
Practical implications
This study emphasises the importance of adopting a holistic therapeutic approach, one that considers multifaceted components of recovery such as those outlined in the G-CHIME model.
Originality/value
This study evaluates a new programme of work designed to improve the recovery outcome and mental well-being of people who are in early addiction recovery.
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Acknowledgements
The researchers would like to thank all who participated in the PART programme. They are inspirational in what they have accomplished and the commitment they have shown to their recovery.
Citation
Ogilvie, L. and Carson, J. (2022), "Positive addiction recovery therapy: a pilot study", Advances in Dual Diagnosis, Vol. 15 No. 4, pp. 196-207. https://doi.org/10.1108/ADD-06-2022-0018
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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