Spirituality has been largely unexplored as a factor in recovery from addictions. This
research investigates the recovery experiences of professionals and volunteers who work in …

The notion of recovery from mental illness has become a significant force in mental health
policy, practice and literature. As a process, recovery can been described as the lived …

The article describes part of an on-going research on the processes of mental liberation and
growth. The original research material is based on qualitative research methods and …

Previous research has emphasised the importance of the shift in identity in a successful
recovery journey. The current study aims to understand the catalyst for positive behaviour …

In a Russian Orthodox Church drug rehabilitation program in St. Petersburg, drug addiction
was often described as a disease of frozen feelings. This image suggests that rehabilitation …

When I received a call from Professor Marčinko, head of the Department of Psychiatry and
Psychological Medicine, inviting me to write an article on the occasion of the 50th …

The concepts of identity and recovery capital are recognized as being an embedded part of
moving away from a life dominated by drug use. However, the link between these two …

Background: The lack of social and material perspectives in descriptions of recovery
processes is almost common in recovery research. Aim: Consequently, we investigated …

This article is a theological reflection upon recovering drug addicts' conversion testimonies.
The three theological virtues faith, hope, and love serve as a basis for a theological analysis …