In the article the author presents different theoretical and methodological approaches to
substance addiction: biological, socio-cultural, psychological, and narrative theories. The …

This article offers a theoretical and critical evaluation of dominant approaches to the
practical application of spirituality and religion in the field of social work. In this sense the …

In recent times, there has been attention-shift in the approach to treatment of health related
issues from just biological, psychological, social or spiritual approaches to a holistic …

Background Spirituality is a topic of increasing interest to clinicians and researchers
interested in addiction. Aims To clarify the way (s) in which the concept of spirituality is …

This chapter is directed at defining the nature of spirituality and its relationship to empirical
research and clinical practice. A preliminary understanding of the spiritual experience can …

Great strides have been made in the treatment of addiction in recent years. These include
advances in the understanding of brain chemistry and receptor-site science, the adoption of …

In this article, the author proposes a narrative approach to the investigation of conversion
testimonies of former drug addicts. The author argues that narratives approach provide …

As a psychologist working with addiction, as well as in my own life, I have found that
addictive behavior is not limited to a reliance on alcohol or other drugs. It is my belief that …

Spirituality is an important component of human life and can play a role in the recovery from
addictions. Six dimensions of spirituality (community, creativity, ethics, mysticism, theology …

Aim. This paper aims to explore the existential aspects of living with addiction. Background.
This study arises from data from a previous research project carried out by the author and …