Working the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous with a Client

Thompson, Dan L.; Thompson, Julie

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“…Findings on patients’ motivation for seeking treatment support results from past studies ( 27 , 28 ), indicating that self-motivation to change is instilled when users experience an influential impact on the self, family, work, and health. The responses also highlighted a need to promote voluntary admission into rehab, as most rehab patients were mostly present due to court orders.…”

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“…An obvious contributor to this is the fact that a majority of substance users currently under rehabilitation in Malaysia are doing so under court orders ( 2 ). Thus, even with somewhat improved treatment options, self-motivation to change remains an important challenge ( 27 ). In most cases, most substance users become motivated to induce change and seek treatment after experiencing severe implications of substance use, such as the sense powerless or a drop in self-image and self-esteem ( 28 ).…”

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Substance Abuse, Relapse, and Treatment Program Evaluation in Malaysia: Perspective of Rehab Patients and Staff Using the Mixed Method Approach

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This study examined reasons for substance abuse and evaluated the effectiveness of substance treatment programs in Malaysia through interviews with rehab patients and staff. Substance rehab patients (aged 18–69 years; n = 30) and staff (ages 30–72 years; n = 10) participated in semi-structured interviews covering a range of topics, including family and peer relationships, substance use and treatment history, factors for substance use and relapse, motivation for entering treatment, work experience, job satisfaction, treatment evaluation, and patient satisfaction. Most patients did not demonstrate the substance progression trend and had normal family relationships. Most patients reported having peers from normal family backgrounds as well. Various environmental and personal factors was cited as contributing to substance abuse and relapse. There was no significant difference between patient and staff program evaluation scores although the mean score for patients was lower. A holistic treatment approach with a combination of cognitive–behavioral, medical, social, and spiritual components was favored by patients. Suggestions for improving existing programs include better tailoring treatment to individual needs, and providing more post-treatment group support.

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Substance Abuse, Relapse, and Treatment Program Evaluation in Malaysia: Perspective of Rehab Patients and Staff Using the Mixed Method Approach

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“…A further aspect of the enhancement process calls for applying the 12-step program as a theory and method in professional practice. A growing body of related experience exists in the field of chemical dependency treatment (Alford, Koheler, & Leonard, 1991;Denzin, 1987;Thompson & Thompson, 1993), where this program is considered a major intervention approach. Furthermore, a substantial body of literature exists that enables us to understand the program as a therapeutic mechanism for addicts and that uses professional terminology (e.g., Bean, 1975aBean, , 1975bBristow-Braitman, 1995;Ripley & Jackson, 1959).…”

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From Self-Help to Professional Care

Ronel

2000

The Journal of Applied Behavioral Science

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The process of an enhanced application of the spiritual self-help 12-step program of Alcoholics Anonymous in a professional counseling approach is described. Two integrated enhancements are outlined. The first is the enhancement of the addressed problem as applied by several 12-step self-help groups. Assuming a three-dimensional view of human existence—physical, mental and spiritual—it is argued that a more far-reaching program is obtained when the problem is defined as originating primarily in the mental dimension, but the most inclusive 12-step program may be defined by emphasizing the problem’s definition as originating in the spiritual dimension. Second is the program’s expansion from self-help to professional practice. Although in the past this trend derived mainly from the addiction-treatment field, it is argued that professionals can practice a more inclusive 12-step program called Grace Therapy. Basic assumptions of this program as reflecting a theory of applied spirituality are outlined and supported by clinical illustrations.

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Treating Addictive Behaviors

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Working the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous with a Client

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Substance Abuse, Relapse, and Treatment Program Evaluation in Malaysia: Perspective of Rehab Patients and Staff Using the Mixed Method Approach

Substance Abuse, Relapse, and Treatment Program Evaluation in Malaysia: Perspective of Rehab Patients and Staff Using the Mixed Method Approach

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