Agreement for Recovery: First Spanish Consensus on the Concept of Alcohol Addiction Recovery.
Actas Esp Psiquiatr
; 52(4): 382-393, 2024 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Current literature does not dispose from a widely accepted definition of recovery in alcohol use disorder (AUD), and most proposals originate from anglophone countries. This study introduces a pioneering consensus in Spain on the definition of recovery in AUD.METHOD:
The Delphi method was used. The expert panel, comprising 54 multidisciplinary professionals from the Community of Madrid.RESULTS:
A high level of consensus (≥80% agreement) was reached for 45% of the items and majority (≥60%) for 84%. Recovery is understood as a dynamic, personalized, and voluntary process, potentially enduring throughout one's lifespan. It entails a transformative lifestyle shift aimed at achieving a significant improvement in overall quality of life, encompassing physical and mental health, interpersonal relationships, and environmental factors. The journey of recovery is marked by heightened psychological well-being, is characterized by empowerment, personal growth, existential purpose, and positive identity reconstruction. Recovery is supported by substance use management, requires proactive individual agency and involves both personal and societal responsibilities.CONCLUSIONS:
This study represents a milestone as it is the first consensus in the Community of Madrid on the meaning of recovery in AUD. The proposed definition of recovery could be a potential reference for similar regions within Spain or even for other countries with cultural similarities. The elucidation of a clear framework of recovery provides a solid basis for future research efforts and clinical interventions in the Spanish AUD landscape.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Técnica Delphi
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Alcoholismo
Límite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Actas Esp Psiquiatr
Asunto de la revista:
PSIQUIATRIA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
España
Pais de publicación:
España