| Description |
1 online resource (222 pages) |
| Contents |
Front Cover -- Title -- Copyright information -- Dedication -- Table of contents -- List of figures and tables -- Notes on contributors -- Acknowledgments -- Preface -- Part I Critical explorations of long-term recovery -- 1 Recovery as long term: an introduction -- Longer-term recovery -- Stories of long-term recovery -- Setting the scene -- Note -- 2 Is measuring long-term recovery desirable, necessary or even possible? -- Introduction -- Different approaches to researching recovery -- Calling for more participant-led approaches -- Beyond cause and effect -- Conclusion -- Notes |
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The Norwegian Stayer study -- Change processes in neurocognitive functions and important life aspects -- Studies on full clinical and social recovery -- Implications for development of treatment services and future research -- Conclusion -- References -- 5 Provider and user perspectives on long-term recovery in England: how do we know when we are done? -- Introduction -- Context -- How is long-term recovery experienced? Insights from clinical case examples -- Case Example 1: Timothy -- The person -- The start of his recovery -- Life in long-term recovery -- Case Example 2: Rachel -- The person |
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The start of her recovery -- Life in long-term recovery -- Clinical reflections -- Discussion -- Limitations -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Part II Intimate relationships, trauma and long-term recovery -- 6 Women's and men's stories about sex and intimate relationships in long-term recovery from problematic drug use -- Introduction -- The study: data and analytic framework -- Sexual practice during drug use -- Sexuality after leaving problematic drug use -- Treatment and sexuality -- Conclusion -- References -- 7 Multiple recoveries: substance use and trauma -- Introduction |
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Case introduction -- Laura's pen portrait -- Knowing trauma: personal coping strategies and agency -- Safety first -- Social support -- Professional support -- Implications for practice and policy -- Conclusion -- Note -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 8 Being a partner in long-term recovery: stories from female partners in Norway -- Introduction -- Long-term recovery and couples -- Methods -- Data analysis -- Findings -- "It was impossible not to be totally taken in by him": a story about love -- "I had to stick with it": a story about commitment |
| Summary |
This cross-Europe analysis explores crucial aspects of long term recovery from substance use. Leading experts set out the evolving needs of people who have sought to change their use of substances and the factors in their progress. The book concludes with clear recommendations for improving future research, policy and practice |
| Bibliography |
References-3 Telling recovery stories: an exploration of the relationship between policy, practice and lived experience-Introduction-Recovery as policy storyline-The lived experience of long-term recovery-Conclusion-References-4 Change processes in long-term recovery for individuals with present and former substance-use dependence-Introduction-The nature and extent of substance use in Norway-Norwegian government policy and services for substance use-What is long-term recovery for substance-use dependence?-Research on substance-use recovery processes |
| Notes |
"What's the matter with him really?": a story about underlying vulnerability |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Social work with drug addicts -- Europe
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Substance abuse -- Treatment -- Europe
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SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work.
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Substance abuse -- Treatment
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Social work with drug addicts
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Europe
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Galvani, Sarah, editor.
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Roy, Alastair, editor
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Clayson, amanda, editor
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| ISBN |
9781447358190 |
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1447358198 |
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9781447358183 |
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144735818X |
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