Participants
Twelve participants were involved in Part 1 of the research. The homogeneous characteristics of the group were defined through fourfold criteria listed below. The diversity of the group members emerged randomly through their versatile socio-demographic features. Six participants will be recruited to participate in the Part 2 of the research. The selection criteria are listed below.
Part 1: Conscience in recovery from alcohol addiction.
The following selection criteria offered possibility for participation:
· History of alcohol addiction;
· Successful achievement of abstinence and progressive recovery;
· Experience of spiritual and/or religious transformation;
· Maintaining spiritual edification and/or religious affiliation.
Note: this part of the research is completed and published under the title: Conscience in Recovery from Alcohol Addiction: Exploring the Role of Spirituality in Conscientious Transformation.
Part 2: Conscience in recovery from drug addiction.
The following selection criteria offer possibility for participation:
· History of drug addiction where the drug is defined as an illicit substance;
· Present state of abstinence and recovery;
· Experience of spiritual and/or religious transformation;
· Continuous spiritual growth.