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Explaining Alcoholism Treatment Efficacy with the Theory of Reintegrative Shaming
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Social IsolationSubstance UseReintegrative ShamingSocial PsychologyMental HealthDrug TreatmentHarm ReductionSocial SciencesPsychologyAlcohol MisuseAlcoholism Treatment EfficacyAddiction MedicineHealth SciencesSocial IdentityBehavioral SciencesPsychiatryAddiction TreatmentRecovery OutcomesAlcohol AbuseApplied Social PsychologyPsychosocial ResearchPsychosocial IssueAlcohol DependenceSubstance AbuseAddictionRecovery SupportSociologyChemical Recovery Groups
Braithwaite's theory of reintegrative shaming emphasizes the important roles played by satisfaction of intimacy and belonging needs for development of healthy individuals and their social groups. The following article adapts the theory to chemical recovery groups, suggesting that the same needs satisfaction may provide greater success in recovery outcomes.