title: Guilt and shame in recovering addicts. A personal account.
abstract: 1. Guilt and shame, although distinct and difficult emotions, share equal importance in recovery from addiction. 2. Twelve-step programs, as well as other treatment options, are available to help the recovering addict deal with feelings of guilt and shame. 3. By learning to place shame in perspective and to use guilt as a catalyst for improvement, recovering addicts can begin to heal.
authors.affiliation: University of Maryland, Eastern Shore Branch, Princess Anne, USA.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Merritt
mesh_terms: D005192:Family Health; D006167:Guilt; D006801:Humans; D012657:Self-Help Groups; D012752:Shame; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation*