TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2010//
TI  - Sobering up on the streets: homeless men in Alcoholics Anonymous
JO  - Society
A1  - Rayburn, Rachel L.
A1  - Wright, James D.
SP  - 333
EP  - 336
VL  - 47
IS  - 4
N2  - An exploratory, qualitative examination of homeless, recovering alcoholic men in a Twelve-Step program shows the ways these men adapt tools of sobriety to match their needs. Using semi-structured interviews, the experiences of these men were evaluated in order to find out how they stay sober without a formal place to live. Based on the narrative histories, three varieties of adaptations to the conventional Alcoholics Anonymous program are discussed: excessive twelfth-stepping, a mélange of religious principles, and unrealistic ideals. Implications for treatment and directions for future research are discussed.<p /> <p>Language: en</p> 
LA  - en
SN  - 0147-2011
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12115-010-9338-y
ID  - ref1
ER  -