Trauma, drug misuse and transforming identities: a life story approach
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Main Author: Etherington, Kim (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2008
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Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 213-218) and indexes
Introduction -- Trauma, drug misuse, and transforming identity -- Omar's story, part 1 -- Omar's story, part 2 -- Becky's story -- Steven's story -- Josie's story -- George's story -- John's story -- Levi's story -- Impact of trauma on selves and relationships -- Problematic drug use and turning points -- Transforming identities
Looking at the life stories of ex-drug misusers in their own words, this book offers insights into the nature of addiction and how it can be tackled. It examines the links between early childhood experiences and drug misuse and also shows pathways to recovery and transformation. Kim Etherington highlights the therapeutic value of listening to drug misusers' life stories and the importance of understanding how social environments and the wider cultural influences shape people's lives. She encourages people working with drug misusers to challenge pathologising notions of 'spoiled identity', which assume that identity is fixed. By taking a step back and separating the person from the problem, it is possible to help them explore their relationship with drugs in ways that encourage a stronger sense of agency and power to change. With compelling first-hand narratives and practical strategies to encourage drug misusers' ability to recover, this is essential reading for professionals working with drug users as well as people misusing drugs themselves
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (224 p.)
ISBN:1281143235
1846426790
9781281143235
9781846426797

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