Title
Temperance and Addiction
UMMS Affiliation
Department of Psychiatry
Publication Date
2012-07-19
Document Type
Book Chapter
Subjects
Substance-Related Disorders; Temperance; Religion; Behavior Control
Disciplines
Psychiatry
Abstract
The idea that religion works at the level of the individual to develop temperance, or self-control, leading to positive physical, emotional, and behavioral outcomes, is a new and intriguing topic in the study of religion and psychology. This chapter will specifically explore this medication model with regard to recovery from addiction.
Source
Pearce, M.J. & Wachholtz, A. (2012). Temperance and Addiction. Religion, Spirituality, and Positive Psychology: Understanding the Psychological Fruits of Faith. West Port, CT: Prager/Greenwood Press, p. 195-212. A partial preview of Chapter 13 is available via Google Books.
Journal/Book/Conference Title
Religion, Spirituality, and Positive Psychology: Understanding the Psychological Fruits of Faith
Repository Citation
Pearce MJ, Wachholtz AB. (2012). Temperance and Addiction. Psychiatry Publications. Retrieved from https://escholarship.umassmed.edu/psych_pp/546