The Unitary Life Pattern of Persons Experiencing Serenity in Recovery From Alcohol and Drug Addiction

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2008

Publication Title

Advances in Nursing Science

DOI

https://www.doi.org/10.1097/01.ANS.0000334284.73730.75

ISSN

1550-5014

Abstract

People recovering from addiction to alcohol or drugs often acknowledge the need for complete change in life pattern orientation in a journey toward healing. Serenity is the hallmark of recovery according to the tenets of 12-step programs, but little is known about the actual experience of serenity in healing from addiction. From a perspective of unitary pattern appreciation and a method of unitary appreciative inquiry, this study explored the experience of serenity among 9 people recovering from alcohol and/or drug addiction. Results are portrayed in both individual and group profiles, depicted in a format that integrates empirical findings as poetry.

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