Glatt's curve revisited: A pilot study investigating the progression of recovery in alcoholics anonymous

Alyssa A. Forcehimes; Sarah W. Feldstein; William R. Miller

doi:10.1080/07347320802071596

Glatt's curve revisited: A pilot study investigating the progression of recovery in alcoholics anonymous

Alyssa A. Forcehimes, Sarah W. Feldstein, William R. Miller

Psychiatry

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Abstract

Glatt's 1958 curve is used in AA to illustrate the nature of alcohol dependence and recovery, and spiritual gains are considered an important point in the recovery progression. Sixteen AA members, who had experienced transformational changes, were interviewed regarding the progression of recovery surrounding their transformation. Their progressions were compared with Glatt's hypothetical curve. For most, the transformation was located in the middle of the recovery progression and was positively correlated with Glatt's progression. For this sample, the working of the 4th step of AA appeared to be an important catalyst for transformational change. In addition, the experience of transformation often resulted in a rebirth of ideals and a new set of enduring moral values.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	241-258
Number of pages	18
Journal	Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly
Volume	26
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/07347320802071596
State	Published - Jun 27 2008

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Keywords

Alcoholics Anonymous
Card sort
Hitting bottom
Recovery
Transformation

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Medicine (miscellaneous)
Psychiatry and Mental health

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Forcehimes, A. A., Feldstein, S. W., & Miller, W. R. (2008). Glatt's curve revisited: A pilot study investigating the progression of recovery in alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 26(3), 241-258. https://doi.org/10.1080/07347320802071596

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