An analysis of the perceived effects of Indigenous spirituality on substance use recovery in Northwestern Ontario
The purpose of this study was to understand the perceived effects of Indigenous spirituality on healing from substance use in Northwestern Ontario. This study was based on the work of Dilico Anishinabek Family Care, a Thunder Bay organization actively involved in addiction treatment using Anishnawbe...
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ftlakeheaduniv:oai:knowledgecommons.lakeheadu.ca:2453/4882 2023-05-15T13:28:40+02:00 An analysis of the perceived effects of Indigenous spirituality on substance use recovery in Northwestern Ontario Sweers, Breanna 2021 application/pdf https://knowledgecommons.lakeheadu.ca/handle/2453/4882 en_US eng https://knowledgecommons.lakeheadu.ca/handle/2453/4882 Indigenous spirituality Addiction treatment using Anishnawbe culture and spirituality Effects of spirituality (substance use treatment) Thesis 2021 ftlakeheaduniv 2022-05-01T17:26:20Z The purpose of this study was to understand the perceived effects of Indigenous spirituality on healing from substance use in Northwestern Ontario. This study was based on the work of Dilico Anishinabek Family Care, a Thunder Bay organization actively involved in addiction treatment using Anishnawbe culture and spirituality. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine Indigenous participants to understand the perceived benefits of spirituality in addictions recovery. These participants were either currently using substances, or had a history of substance use but were in recovery and had taken part in treatment at Dilico. Recruitment utilized advertisements and a snowball sampling method. Traditional spirituality was perceived to be important in healing from substance use. This importance was predominantly relational, as participants described building connections to the self, to the Creator, and others. Additionally, participants identified the COVID-19 pandemic and housing instability as significant barriers to practicing their spirituality and thus, carrying out their recovery plans. Participants also described that living off-reserve limited their ability to access certain ceremonies, medicines, or practices. These findings have implications for considering tailored treatment for Indigenous adults seeking treatment for substance use difficulties. Thesis anishina* Lakehead University Knowledge Commons Thunder Bay ENVELOPE(68.885,68.885,-49.325,-49.325) |
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The purpose of this study was to understand the perceived effects of Indigenous spirituality on healing from substance use in Northwestern Ontario. This study was based on the work of Dilico Anishinabek Family Care, a Thunder Bay organization actively involved in addiction treatment using Anishnawbe culture and spirituality. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine Indigenous participants to understand the perceived benefits of spirituality in addictions recovery. These participants were either currently using substances, or had a history of substance use but were in recovery and had taken part in treatment at Dilico. Recruitment utilized advertisements and a snowball sampling method. Traditional spirituality was perceived to be important in healing from substance use. This importance was predominantly relational, as participants described building connections to the self, to the Creator, and others. Additionally, participants identified the COVID-19 pandemic and housing instability as significant barriers to practicing their spirituality and thus, carrying out their recovery plans. Participants also described that living off-reserve limited their ability to access certain ceremonies, medicines, or practices. These findings have implications for considering tailored treatment for Indigenous adults seeking treatment for substance use difficulties. |
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An analysis of the perceived effects of Indigenous spirituality on substance use recovery in Northwestern Ontario |
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