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From Darkness to Light: Spiritual Turning Points in Recovery among Former Substance Users in Norway

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This qualitative study explores how spiritual experiences contribute to recovery from substance use disorders among 24 people who completed Christian faith-based rehabilitation programmes in Norway. Participants described experiencing loss of identity, hopelessness, and emotional distress before...

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Yri, M., Brattgjerd, M. & Koefoed, A. From Darkness to Light: Spiritual Turning Points in Recovery among Former Substance Users in Norway. J Relig Health (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-026-02695-2
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Scientific article
Themes
Faith-Based Strategies 
Recovery Support 
Treatment
Treatment
Faith-Based
Recovery Support
Faith-Based
Mental Health
Resilience and Coping Strategies
Keywords
faith-based
recovery
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