Sobering Up on the Streets: Homeless Men in Alcoholics Anonymous |
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Authors: | Rachel L Rayburn James D Wright |
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Institution: | (1) 4000 Central Florida Blvd., Orlando, FL 32816-1360, USA |
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Abstract: | An exploratory, qualitative examination of homeless, recovering alcoholic men in a Twelve-Step program shows the ways these
men adapt tools of sobriety to match their needs. Using semi-structured interviews, the experiences of these men were evaluated
in order to find out how they stay sober without a formal place to live. Based on the narrative histories, three varieties
of adaptations to the conventional Alcoholics Anonymous program are discussed: excessive twelfth-stepping, a mélange of religious
principles, and unrealistic ideals. Implications for treatment and directions for future research are discussed. |
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