Carter T M
University of Phoenix, AZ, USA.
J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs. 1998 Oct;5(5):409-13. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2850.1998.00153.x.
Twelve-step programs have stressed the importance of spiritual practices for over four decades. The spiritual principles embodied in the twelve-step programs may be key in their success of recovering addicts/alcoholics with an overall recovery rate of 34%. A literature search revealed little available data on spiritual principles and practices and their effects on long-term recovery from substance abuse. This study compared two groups of recovering addicts, those with one year of recovery and those with less than one year and a history of relapse. Spiritual practices were measured using a five-point Likert scale questionnaire. The results of the study indicated a relationship between spiritual practices and long-term recovery from substance abuse.
四十多年来，十二步戒毒康复计划一直强调精神修行的重要性。十二步戒毒康复计划所体现的精神原则可能是其成功帮助成瘾者/酗酒者康复的关键，总体康复率达34%。文献检索发现，关于精神原则和修行及其对药物滥用长期康复效果的可用数据很少。本研究比较了两组康复中的成瘾者，一组康复一年，另一组康复不到一年且有复发史。使用五点李克特量表问卷来衡量精神修行。研究结果表明精神修行与药物滥用的长期康复之间存在关联。
