Title
Sobering Up on the Streets: Homeless Men in Alcoholics Anonymous
Abbreviated Journal Title
Society
Keywords
Homelessness; Alcohol; Recovery; Alcoholics anonymous; Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary; Sociology
Abstract
An exploratory, qualitative examination of homeless, recovering alcoholic men in a Twelve-Step program shows the ways these men adapt tools of sobriety to match their needs. Using semi-structured interviews, the experiences of these men were evaluated in order to find out how they stay sober without a formal place to live. Based on the narrative histories, three varieties of adaptations to the conventional Alcoholics Anonymous program are discussed: excessive twelfth-stepping, a m,lange of religious principles, and unrealistic ideals. Implications for treatment and directions for future research are discussed.
Journal Title
Society
Volume
47
Issue/Number
4
Publication Date
1-1-2010
Document Type
Article
Language
English
First Page
333
Last Page
336
WOS Identifier
ISSN
0147-2011
Recommended Citation
"Sobering Up on the Streets: Homeless Men in Alcoholics Anonymous" (2010). Faculty Bibliography 2010s. 674.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/facultybib2010/674
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