Revising Therapeutic Recreation for Substance Misuse: Incorporating Flow Technology in Alternatives Treatment

Authors

  • Tim Francis

Keywords:

Substance Misuse, Alternatives, Addictions, Flow Structuring.

Abstract

Asynthesis of literature suggests how therapeutic recreation treatment for substance misuse may be improved by incorporating flow-related theory and conditions. These may better promote behaviors that substitutively elicit some of the experiences that seem most critical to substance misusers, namely euphoria, self-esteem, stress management, and leisure satisfaction. Suggestions and cautions for treatment and directions for further research are provided.

Published

1991-04-01

Issue

Section

Regular Papers