| Obstacles to 12-step group participation as seen by addiction professionals: comparing Norway to the United States. | |
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PMID: 20619998 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Twelve-step groups (TSGs) are a valuable recovery resource for substance-dependent individuals. However, some aspects of these fellowships are controversial and may limit clinician referrals. This study describes attitude- and knowledge-based barriers to TSG participation as seen by addiction professionals in Norway, a treatment culture in which less than 5% of programs use the 12-step philosophy, and compares the findings with those of a similar study in the United States. Data were collected in Norway in mid-2008 using a self-administered questionnaire, and the U.S. sample was obtained from historical data. The Norwegian professionals (n = 291) considered the religious aspects of TSGs a considerable obstacle to participation, whereas the U.S. providers (n = 100) did not. Treatment providers unfamiliar with the 12-step philosophy need to be better informed of TSGs' "higher power" concept to educate patients and maximize the utilization of TSGs. |
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Authors:
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John-Kåre Vederhus; Alexandre Laudet; Oistein Kristensen; Thomas Clausen |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2010-07-17 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of substance abuse treatment Volume: 39 ISSN: 1873-6483 ISO Abbreviation: J Subst Abuse Treat Publication Date: 2010 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-09-10 Completed Date: 2010-12-17 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8500909 Medline TA: J Subst Abuse Treat Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 210-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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Copyright (c) 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Affiliation:
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Addiction Unit, Sørlandet Hospital HF, Kristiansand, Norway. john-kare.vederhus@sshf.no |
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Female Health Care Surveys Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice* Health Personnel Humans Male Norway Questionnaires Referral and Consultation Religion and Psychology Self-Help Groups / organization & administration* Substance-Related Disorders / rehabilitation* United States |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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R03 DA013432-02/DA/NIDA NIH HHS |
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