Sobering Up on the Streets: Homeless Men in Alcoholics Anonymous

    Authors

    R. L. Rayburn;J. D. Wright

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    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

    WOS:000279201800010

    ISSN

    0147-2011

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