ArticleSocial work with groups2023
Self-help group experiences among members recovering from substance use disorder in Kuantan, Malaysia.
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- Coping Mechanisms Utilized by Individuals With Drug Addiction in Overcoming Challenges During the Recovery Process: A Qualitative Meta-synthesis.Journal of preventive medicine and public health = Yebang Uihakhoe chi · 2024Pooled it
- Resilience in drug recovery: insights from treatment and rehabilitation programmes in Malaysia.Substance abuse treatment, prevention, and policy · 2026Article
- Alcoholics anonymous and recovery in Türkiye: A qualitative study in the context of Social Identity Theory.The British journal of social psychology · 2026Article
- Mutual-Support Groups for Alcohol and Other Drug Use in East, South and Southeast Asia: A Scoping Review.Drug and alcohol review · 2025Article
- Helping people help themselves? Effectiveness of a self-help group for patients with alcohol use disorders-a pilot study.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
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Abstract
This qualitative study aims to explore the factors that motivate people in recovery from substance use disorder in Kuantan to remain in a self-help group. A total of five recovering self-help group members participated in this study. The findings indicated that people in recovery decided to continue their participation in a self-help group in order to obtain support that helps them sustain their recovery. Furthermore, respondents explained that the self-help group empowers them to give back to society. The respondents in this study also emphasized that the presence of a positive group leader is vital in maintaining their motivation to continue their participation in the self-help group.
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