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Parker P, Banbury S, Chandler C: Efficacy of the Rediscovery Process on Alcohol Use, Impulsivity and Flourishing: A Preliminary Randomised Controlled Study and Preliminary Cohort Study.
European Journal of Applied Positive Psychology 4(13): 1-15, 2020.
Abstract:
Background: Despite developing interest in treatments encouraging flourishing in Substance Use Disorder there is little research on their efficacy.
Methods: A preliminary randomised controlled study (wait-list or immediate intervention) (n=72) and cohort study (n= 60) evaluated outcomes in alcohol misusers of The Rediscovery Process (TRP), a flourishing focussed approach, compared to treatment as usual (TAU). Alcohol use, flourishing, impulsivity and recovery capital were analysed pre-, 1 and 3-month postintervention.
Results: The studies found TRP significantly decreased alcohol use and impulsivity, and increased flourishing and some elements of recovery capital, compared to TAU and these changes were maintained at 1 and 3-months post-intervention, compared to pre-intervention.
Discussion: Therefore TRP, compared to TAU, significantly improves a range of important alcohol misuse outcomes that are maintained over the 3-month period.
Conclusions: These results help bridge the gap between addressing the psychopathology in substance use and the recent interest in increasing flourishing.
