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Women in Narcotics Anonymous: Overcoming Stigma and Shame

Women in Narcotics Anonymous: Overcoming Stigma and Shame

Description

This book looks at a sample of female drug addicts seeking recovery in Narcotics Anonymous (NA). Through working the Twelve Steps and by attending women-only groups, these women are able to confront the double standard that makes recovery from addiction especially difficult.

Keywords

Social ScienceSociologyPolitical SciencePublic PolicySocial PolicySocial WorkDisease & Health IssuesGender StudiesSocial Services & Welfare

2014Book

Author(s)Jolene M. Sanders

PublisherPalgrave Macmillan US

ISBN9781137440693

LanguageEnglish

SpringerLink Book

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