Measuring dimensions of spirituality in chemical dependence treatment and recovery: Research and practice

International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction

Volumn 6, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 286-305

  Shorkey, Clayton ^a   Uebel, Michael ^a   Windsor, Liliane C ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN   (United States)

Author keywords

Chemical dependence treatment; Dimensions of spirituality; Spirituality; Spirituality scales

Indexed keywords

EID: 48449101460     PISSN: 15571874     EISSN: 15571882     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11469-007-9065-9     Document Type: Article

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