An integral approach to substance abuse.
Diana S Amodia, Carol Cano, Michele J Eliason
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs December 1, 2005 DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2005.10399809 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Key points | Proposes that an integral approach incorporating spiritual and cross-cultural perspectives, alongside biological, social, and developmental factors, offers a more comprehensive model for understanding and treating substance abuse. |
Abstract
There is a pressing need in the substance abuse field for more comprehensive models of etiology and treatment that address the complex issues of addiction, including the biological, social, cultural, spiritual and developmental needs of individuals and groups. This article presents a theoretical framework for an integral approach to substance abuse that expands on the existing biopsychosocial model. One contribution of the model is an integrated approach to spirituality from a cross-cultural perspective. This integral approach examines substance abuse etiology and treatment from a four-quadrant perspective adapted from the work of Ken Wilber, and incorporates concepts from integrative medicine and transpersonal psychology/psychiatry. Implications of the model are explored.