ArticleAlcoholism treatment quarterly2023
Patient Perspective on the Role of Substance-Free Activities During Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment: A Mixed-Method Study.
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3 citing papers in PubMed.
- "Guide them to have a future orientation": qualitative findings in developing a reinforcement-based intervention to address alcohol use with American Indian emerging adults.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Self-Care in Addiction Recovery: A Scoping Review.International journal of mental health nursing · 2025Article
- A brief measure of non-drug reinforcement: Association with treatment outcomes during initial substance use recovery.Drug and alcohol dependence · 2024Article
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Abstract
Behavioral economic theory of addiction proposes that substance use often takes place in environments with limited substance-free reinforcement. While increasing substance-free reinforcement is known to reduce substance use, systematic efforts to boost substance-free reinforcement is not often a focus of most alcohol treatment programs. Participants (N=21) with alcohol use disorder participated in virtual focus group sessions. Qualitative content analysis was conducted on participants' verbatim responses. Substance-free activities were also assessed with a 66-item modified pleasant activity list specifying activity engagement frequency and enjoyment. All participants reported introduction to substance-free activity engagement as part of their treatment, although those in group therapy (relative to individual) reported less consistent support. While motives for initial activity engagement were reported as stemming from external sources (i.e., therapist), activity maintenance was linked to intrinsic motives (i.e., personal interest). All participants identified substance-free activities as a key aid to successful recovery. Types of most helpful activities were ones related to self-care, social connections, acts of service, and creative outlets. Findings are consistent with theories of behavior change and suggest participants believe substance-free activity engagement is an important component of their recovery, however they are not receiving consistent support during the pivotal early recovery period.
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