SehnSucht

In this exploratory study, Tabea Lenhard examines the importance of Christian spirituality for long-term addicts in Germany. Interviews were conducted among people with a complex history of addiction who ascribed great personal relevance to the Christian faith. This empirical study gives a systematical overview on the individual patterns of interpretation and biographical experiences of addicts: How are, in the perspective of addicts, spirituality and addiction connected to each other? What impact do they attribute to faith in their lives? The research results are embedded in the international scientific discourse and practical conclusions for working with addicts are drawn. With a foreword by Katrin Liel.