Young People's Perceptions of the 12-Steps' Role in Supporting Their Recovery (or Not). Issue 5 (8th August 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nash, Angela J.; Hennessy, Emily A.; Collier, Crystal; Kelly, John F.
• Is Part Of: Journal of child & adolescent substance abuse. Volume 28:Issue 5(2019)
• Page Start: 388
• Page End: 402
• Publication Date: 2019-08-08
• Subjects: adolescent -- Alternative Peer Group -- emerging adult -- qualitative -- 12-steps -- substance use disorder; Drug abuse -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Teenagers -- Drug use -- Periodicals; 616.860083
• DOI: 10.1080/1067828X.2020.1766619
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1067-828X

Abstract

Abstract: Although 12-step participation is related to improved outcomes, young people's 12-step involvement is rare. There is limited research on the role of 12-step philosophy and practices for supporting young people's recovery or addressing why so few engage in 12-step practices. To explore these issues, content analysis was applied to qualitative data from two prior studies conducted with individuals who participated in an Alternative Peer Group (APG), a 12-step facilitated adolescent recovery support model. Findings revealed new information on barriers to 12-step involvement and suggest strategies for addressing barriers, boosting motivation, and changing young people's perceptions of 12-step philosophy and practices.