Stage Two Recovery for Substance Use Disorders
Journal
Music and Medicine
Year
2017
Volume
9
Issue
1
First Page
59
Last Page
63
Abstract
While addiction, or substance use disorder, can be viewed as a chronic condition, it need not be life threatening. Through careful consideration of recovery processes that are inclusive of social, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual issues, the client can regain a fulfilling and meaningful life that involves a well-defined manner of living in sobriety. Music therapy can engage a client on levels beyond just the bio-physical levels of recovery. Addressing psycho-emotional and psycho-spiritual growth through music therapy engagement allows the client to grow along lines that are life-affirming. This attention to stage two recovery allows for the adoption of a value and ethic driven life for those with this disorder; a disorder that is currently identified primarily as a medical disease. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
Music and Health Institute Terms
Emotional Functioning; Guided Imagery; Mental Health; Music Medicine; Music and Imagery; Recreative Music Methods; Self-Report Measures; Singing a Song; Substance Use, Abuse and Addiction; Wellness and Well-Being
Indexed Terms
Addictions; Psychology; Medical Treatment
Study Type
Editorials, Opinions, Position Papers
Disciplines
Substance Abuse and Addiction
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
Borling, J. (2017). Stage Two Recovery for Substance Use Disorders. Music and Medicine, 9 (1), 59-63. Retrieved from https://remix.berklee.edu/mhi-music-substance-use/31