Analysis of the emotional experiences of Japanese Alcoholics Anonymous members striving for sobriety

Analysis of the emotional experiences of Japanese Alcoholics Anonymous members striving for sobriety

Abstract Background Japan’s tolerance of alcohol consumption and intoxication pose extreme difficulties for community-dwelling alcoholics who wish to abstain from alcohol and maintain sobriety. Emotional problems triggered in daily life can easily lead to relapse, especially after abstinence. Alcoho...

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Main Authors: Miyuki Kihara, Kazuyo Kitaoka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Subjects:
Alcoholism
Alcohol use disorder
Alcoholics Anonymous
12-step programs
Abstinence
Emotions
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12888-019-2226-0

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