This paper presents a summary, analysis, and personal response to an empirical research study titled “Grief and Recovery: The Prevalence of Grief and Loss in Substance Abuse Treatment”. The research seeks to understand the relationship between grief and substance abuse and to identify what losses are commonly associated with substance abuse. Researchers discover several losses that frequently occur prior to, during addiction, and during treatment.
Critique II: Grief and Recovery Although the root of substance abuse is often multifaceted, grief and loss may have a profound impact on recovery from addiction (cite source). There is a growing number of research investigating the link between grief and substance abuse. In an empirical research …show more content…
Utilizing the inventory, researchers identified 23 common losses associated with substance abuse, requested subjects to indicate the items they experienced and how much it affected them emotionally, and which time frame it was experienced in (2014). After gathering the data, a chi-square analysis was applied to the 23 items for all three time frames, which indicated a significant difference for sexual abuse and items relating to financial difficulties prior to and during substance abuse (2014). An implication for this study is to address grief issues when the loss occurs and during the treatment of addictions …show more content…
Specifically, Furr, Johnson, and Goodall (2014) conduct a study to identify losses prior to addiction, during addiction, and while in treatment. After analyzing the results, researchers found that the most prevalent losses prior to addiction are women who have a history of childhood physical, emotional, or sexual abuse (2014). The most common losses while abusing substances are loss of relationships, jobs, financial loss, material loss, and loss of confidence and self-respect (2014). The most predominant losses while in treatment are the loss of a substance previously idolized (2014). Pinpointing these common losses means that counselors are more apt to address the issues that may appear in clients to overcome obstacles in
Critique II: Grief and Recovery Although the root of substance abuse is often multifaceted, grief and loss may have a profound impact on recovery from addiction (cite source). There is a growing number of research investigating the link between grief and substance abuse. In an empirical research …show more content…
Utilizing the inventory, researchers identified 23 common losses associated with substance abuse, requested subjects to indicate the items they experienced and how much it affected them emotionally, and which time frame it was experienced in (2014). After gathering the data, a chi-square analysis was applied to the 23 items for all three time frames, which indicated a significant difference for sexual abuse and items relating to financial difficulties prior to and during substance abuse (2014). An implication for this study is to address grief issues when the loss occurs and during the treatment of addictions …show more content…
Specifically, Furr, Johnson, and Goodall (2014) conduct a study to identify losses prior to addiction, during addiction, and while in treatment. After analyzing the results, researchers found that the most prevalent losses prior to addiction are women who have a history of childhood physical, emotional, or sexual abuse (2014). The most common losses while abusing substances are loss of relationships, jobs, financial loss, material loss, and loss of confidence and self-respect (2014). The most predominant losses while in treatment are the loss of a substance previously idolized (2014). Pinpointing these common losses means that counselors are more apt to address the issues that may appear in clients to overcome obstacles in