Date of Award
5-2024
Document Type
Project
Degree Name
Master of Social Work
Department
School of Social Work
First Reader/Committee Chair
Davis, Tom
Abstract
Relapse is a common and often-expected occurrence among individuals with substance use disorders. Relapse can be defined as returning to a problematic behavior after abstaining for a period of time (Marlatt & Witkiewitz, 2005). It is the inability to maintain life in sobriety and is not an isolated event, but rather a process (Gorski & Kelley, 1996). The problem with relapse is that it can result in continued substance use and abuse, which can then lead to other major consequences. This study looks at ten individuals in recovery who experienced a past relapse after having a period of abstinence and who are now clean and sober again. This study aims to explore the most significant factors that contribute to sustaining recovery from a substance use disorder after an individual has experienced a past relapse.
Recommended Citation
Sandhurst, Amanda Tei, "MAJOR FACTORS OF SUSTAINING RECOVERY AFTER RELAPSE FROM A SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER" (2024). Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations. 1831.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/1831