A model of recovery from substance abuse and dependence for Korean adolescents.
OBJECTIVE
There is a need for a model that illuminates the recovery process from substance abuse and dependence for Korean adolescents, identifies the stages and strategies of recovery, and directs interventions to specific stages.


METHODS
The model was developed from content analysis focused on the experiences during the recovery process of 8 Korean adolescents with substance abuse and dependence.


CONCLUSIONS
The stages in recovery include retracing, accepting, surrendering, and turning to change. The strategies of recovery involve a variety of activities and multidimensional domains. The model integrates the stages and strategies of recovery, and suggests nursing interventions to promote recovery of adolescents with a substance-related disorder.
Hyun
Myung Sun
MS
Ajou University, School of Medicine, Division of Nursing Science, Suwon, Korea. mhyun@madang.ajou.ac.kr
Kools
Susan
S
Kim
Sun Ah
SA
D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D001294:Attitude to Health; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007723:Korea / Q000208:ethnology; D008297:Male; D008960:Models, Psychological; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D016896:Treatment Outcome