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How Exercise and Group Therapy Affect Substance Abuse Recovery: A Qualitative Multiple Case Study Exploring the Move to Heal Program

Alexandria Hershman*; Amna Abbasi; Bryce Leiberman

    Substance abuse recovery programs that focus solely on group talk therapy ignore an essential aspect of treatment- physical health. The purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore the experiences of participants in a support program called Move to Heal. Move to Heal, offered at gyms across New England.


Exploring the Coverage of Cyberchondria Addiction in Newspapers: A Perspective from the USA

Rifat Afrin*; Mumtahina Obaid; Gayle Prybutok; Ahasan Harun; Victor R Prybutok

    The purpose of this study is to investigate how US newspapers reported cyberchondria from 2009 to 2021. Cyberchondria shares similarities with addiction, making it imperative to delve into its representation in media. Cyberchondria refers to an issue of excessive and repetitive internet searches for health information often accompanied by obsessive-compulsive behavior.


Career Motivation and Professional Experiences of Addiction Peer Recovery Coaches Working in Rural Community Mental Health Centers

Aaron S Hymes*; John R Culbreth; Adam W Carter

    This phenomenological study investigated the experiences leading to working as a Substance Use Disorder Peer Recovery Coach (PRC) and the experiences of study participants while working in the role in rural community health centers.


Beyond Recovery Capital: Novel Survey Battery to Assess Psychological Domain Changes During Residential Treatment

Holliday ED*; Weingast L; Chaney V; McDaniel J; Hebert J; Johnston TW; Brown A

    There is a wealth of research on addiction and its related metrics, however, recovery research and strength-based assessments of progress lag behind. Measurement tools for SUD recovery exist but further understanding of longitudinal changes in psychosocial domains can improve individualized treatment plans. The purpose of the current study was to examine changes in recovery as clients progressed throughout treatment and identify key recovery focus areas at various time points.


The Impact of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder on Addiction to Information over Searching and Information Avoidance

Anthony Thomas Fantasia; Gayle Prybutok*; Victor Prybutok

    This study identifies the relationship that exists between PTSD and addictive information-seeking behavior in a sample population of military veterans diagnosed with PTSD. A thematic narrative analysis of transcripts from semi-structured interviews was used to identify indicators of addictive behavior in the study population.


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