Self-Efficacy, Expectancies, and Abstinence Acceptance: Further Evidence for the Addicted-Self Model of Cessation of Alcohol- and Drug-Dependent Behavior

Abstract

The Addicted-Self Model of the cessation of alcohol- and drug-dependent behaviors is outlined briefly, and five hypotheses consistent with the predictions of the model are examined. All five hypotheses are confirmed, broadening the support for the Addicted-Self Model of recovery. These findings also suggest modifications of the assumptions underlying alcohol and drug expectancy research. These modifications are discussed, and directions for further research are suggested.

• Alcohol and drug recovery
• Alcohol and drug relapse
• Dependent behavior cessation
• Expectancies
• Self-efficacy
• Transtheoretical model of self-change

Notes

Alcohol and drug “addiction” and “dependence,” as defined by the DSM-IV [[12]], are used interchangeably. No evaluative connotations are implied in the use of either of these terms. The cessation of addictive or dependent behavior refers to the termination of dependent alcohol and drug use and not to the condition or syndrome of addiction, which may involve more than the identifiable behaviors associated with dependent use of alcohol and other drugs. Cessation of addictive behavior may be referred to as “recovery” for ease of exposition without implying any therapeutic orientation or treatment philosophy.