.... Findings Six stages (loneliness and emptiness, search for connection, sexual connection, chemsex connection, problematic chemsex and severe health impact) and a set of factors facilitating the transition from one stage to the next have been identified. Originality/value It is hoped that this “Journey...

... into practice, a greater number of subjects could be treated in a community setting. KEY WORDS Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) detoxification community treatment loneliness If a patient can be detoxified safely at home, it allows them to remain in a familiar environment and is cheaper than a residential...