Sexual orientation differences in spirituality in a sample of alcoholics anonymous members: Implications for practitioners

Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services

Volumn 23, Issue 3, 2011, Pages 335-350

  Bliss, Donna L ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA   (United States)

Author keywords

Homosexuality; Religion; Sexual orientation; Social work; Spirituality; Substance abuse; Substance misuse

Indexed keywords

EID: 79961076356     PISSN: 10538720     EISSN: 15404056     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10538720.2011.588928     Document Type: Article

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