Integral Recovery: A Case Study of an AQAL [All-Quadrants, All-Levels, All-Lines, All-States, All-Types] Approach to Addiction Treatment
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Authors
Gorman, Adam M.
Issue Date
2013
Type
Dissertation
Language
en
Keywords
"Integral Recovery","AQAL","Ken Wilber","Integral Psychotherapy","Addiction Treatment","Addiction Recovery"
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Abstract
Addiction to drugs and alcohol is at an all-time high. Billions are being spent annually on this epidemic with minimal success (Califano, 2007). Research indicates that drug and alcohol abuse/addiction is one of the major contributing causes to mental health problems (Fletcher, 2013; Sheff, 2013). This inquiry aims to understand one client's experience in Integral Recovery (IR). Using a phenomenological design, the researcher interviewed one client of IR, his mother, and one staff member who regularly worked with the client over three months. After careful analysis of these interviews, five key themes related to the IR treatment model emerged: 1 ) Practices and Structure, 2) Obstacles to Recovery, 3 ) Values Integral Recovery, 4) Relatedness, and 5) Optimism. Interview results provided an additional perspective on the experience of an IR client in primary treatment. Future research might consider a longitudinal study with more participants to understand better the success rates of individuals who use IR interventions as their primary means of drug and alcohol treatment.