A mixed methods experience sampling study of a posttraumatic growth model for addiction recovery.

ABSTRACT: Problematic substance use and addiction is a growing crisis in the United States. As a result, identifying factors that effectively promote addiction recovery is, currently, of particular societal importance. Informed by evidence that-while addiction can be perpetuated by stress-related impulsivity and decreased self-regulation-perceived social support is protective against addiction, we test a model for addiction recovery as a form of posttraumatic growth (PTG), focused specifically on close relationships and personal strength-two domains of PTG. In an initial study, we found that perceived social support and impulsivity predicted number of relapses in individuals in a substance use disorder recovery program. Using experience sampling, we then observed that experiencing a stressful event

SUBMITTER: Runyan JD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10881473 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature