Exploring the concepts of abstinence and recovery through the experiences of long term opiate substitution clients
| Autor: | Annie Blyth, Hayley Pinto, Richard Holland, Caitlin Notley, Vivienne Maskrey |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2015 |
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Rural Population Psychotherapist media_common.quotation_subject Medicine (miscellaneous) Grounded theory Opiate Substitution Treatment Humans Mainstream Set (psychology) Qualitative Research media_common Motivation Fear Middle Aged Abstinence Opioid-Related Disorders Buprenorphine Substance Withdrawal Syndrome Analgesics Opioid Psychiatry and Mental health Negotiation Female Psychology Methadone Qualitative research Intrapersonal communication |
| Popis: | Background This study aimed to explore the client experience of long-term opiate substitution treatment (OST). Methods A qualitative grounded theory study set in a UK rural community drug treatment service. Results Continuous OST enabled stability and a sense of “normality.” Participants expressed relief at moving away from previous chaotic lifestyles and freedom from the persistent fear of opiate withdrawal. However, for some, being on a script made them feel withdrawn, lethargic, and unable to fully participate in mainstream society. Intrapersonal barriers (motivation and fear) were perceived as key barriers to abstinence. Conclusions Participants experienced long-term OST as a transition between illicit drug use and recovery. Recovery was seen as a process rather than a fixed goal, confirming that there is a need for services to negotiate individualized recovery goals, spanning harm minimization and abstinence-oriented treatment approaches. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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