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The Bottoming‐Out Experience and the Turning Point: A Phenomenology of the Cognitive Shift From Drinker to Nondrinker
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Substance UsePhenomenological StudyBottoming‐out ExperienceCognitionSocial SciencesPsychologyAlcohol MisuseAddiction MedicinePsychoactive Substance UseCognitive FactorCognitive PsychologyHealth SciencesCognitive ScienceBehavioral SciencesAlcohol AbuseExperimental PsychologyBehavior Change (Individual)Social CognitionAlcohol DependenceSubstance AbuseAddictionSubstance AddictionTurning Point
The bottoming‐out experience (BOE) is commonly considered the catalyst to sobriety. A phenomenological study was conducted to gain an understanding about this occurrence for alcoholics. Results indicated two distinct experiences: the BOE and the turning point.
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