Non-abstinent recovery approaches are common, though abstinence . . . Non-abstinent recovery approaches are common, though abstinence associated with better quality of life Abstinence-based models of recovery tend to dominate the treatment landscape, yet many people continue some level of use
Quality of Life in Former Problem Drinkers: Abstinence Versus Non . . . This study suggests that abstinent individuals may have more stable recoveries and better quality of life in the long-run than non-abstinent individuals Funding for studies on this set of pathways to problem resolution, and how they impact recovery beyond abstinence would be an important contribution to the field of recovery research
Similarities and differences of abstinent versus non-abstinent alcohol . . . Similarities and differences of abstinent versus non-abstinent alcohol use disorder remission A relatively small proportion of people with alcohol use disorder seek specialty treatment and studies are needed to identify the various other ways people resolve alcohol problems
“Natural recovery” from alcohol use disorder: What characteristics . . . Visit the post for more “Natural recovery” from alcohol use disorder: What characteristics predict successful low-risk drinking one year later? Many individuals achieve alcohol abstinence or low-risk alcohol use (commonly referred to as moderation) without any treatment whatsoever – a process known as ‘natural recovery’ However, little is known about who is most likely to succeed
Individual therapy and 12-step mutual-help group participation both . . . More hours of individual therapy and 12-step mutual-help groups during the trial was associated with increased odds of remaining abstinent at the end of the six months Greater hours of individual therapy and 12-step mutual-help group attended were independently linked to higher probability of abstinence at the end of the six-month trial
Impulsivity, Compulsivity The Brain During Opioid Addiction . . . In the abstinent group poorer task performance was associated with reduced white matter in brain regions important for cognitive flexibility and adaptive responding (orbitofrontal and prefrontal cortex) Impulsivity was impaired across all opioid use disorder groups relative to healthy controls
Quitting Cigarettes in Addiction Treatment? - Recovery Research Institute An example of the challenges incorporating smoking cessation into addiction treatment is illustrated by this study summarized in a prior issue of the Recovery Bulletin, where a maximum of only 8% of participants were smoking abstinent (for 7+ days) in the best treatment over several points in time
Network Support: Effectiveness of Treatment that Connects Patients to . . . The proportion of Network Support participants that were completely abstinent during an assessment period lasting 90 days was consistently higher in Network Support than cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with the lone exception of immediately following treatment