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The Experience of Family Support by People in the Recovery of Drug Addiction

Recovery from drug addiction is a life-long process. The aim of this preliminary study was looking at the experiences of family support by people in recovery from drug addiction. This study employs a qualitative format using semi-structured interviews with four recovering drug users. Several them...

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Main Authors: Dini Farhana Baharudin, Mohd. Zaliridzal Zakaria, Zainol Abidin Ahmad, Abdul Halim Mohd Hussin, Sarina Mohamed, Melati Sumari, Rezki Perdani Sawai
Other Authors: Faculty of Leadership and Management
Format: Conference Paper
Language:English
Published: 2012
Subjects:
Drug addiction
Recovery
Family
Relapse prevention
Online Access:http://ddms.usim.edu.my/handle/123456789/6069
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Summary:Recovery from drug addiction is a life-long process. The aim of this preliminary study was looking at the experiences of family support by people in recovery from drug addiction. This study employs a qualitative format using semi-structured interviews with four recovering drug users. Several themes were identified and discussed in relation to the literature on family support of people in recovery. The results highlight the importance of family support in the recovery of drug addiction. Suggestions and recommendations are also included.

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