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Narcotics Anonymous: Understanding the 'Bridge of Recovery.'

Authors :
Ronel, Natti
Source :
Journal of Offender Rehabilitation. 1998 27(1-2):179-197.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is investigated as a subculture of recovery bridging the drug subculture and the prevailing culture. A phenomenological study of NA in Israel is reported. Innovation, cultural conflict, the value of recovery and its norms, supporting social mechanisms, limitations of the program, and intercultural attributes are considered. (EMK)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1050-9674
Volume :
27
Issue :
1-2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Offender Rehabilitation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ571602
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Opinion Papers