'Deep in the Hollers': LGBTQ+ Narratives of Addiction and Recovery in Appalachia
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| Title: | 'Deep in the Hollers': LGBTQ+ Narratives of Addiction and Recovery in Appalachia |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Jacob Perkins, Harley Locklear |
| Source: | Professional Counselor. 2025 15(4):312-330. |
| Availability: | National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. and Affiliates. 3 Terrace Way, Greensboro, NC 27403. Tel: 336-547-0607; Fax: 336-547-0017; e-mail: TCPjournal@nbcc.org; Web site: http://tpcjournal.nbcc.org |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 19 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research Tests/Questionnaires |
| Descriptors: | LGBTQ People, Addictive Behavior, Drug Rehabilitation, Geographic Regions, Help Seeking, Wellness, Social Bias, Access to Health Care, Resilience (Psychology), Interpersonal Relationship, Substance Abuse, Barriers |
| Geographic Terms: | Appalachia |
| ISSN: | 2164-3989 |
| Abstract: | This study employs narrative inquiry to explore the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals in Appalachia as they navigate addiction and recovery. From in-depth, semi-structured interviews, five central themes emerged: becoming in Appalachia, seeking refuge, reaching a breaking point, recovery in the margins, and visions of wellness. These themes illuminate the complex interplay between LGBTQ+ identity development, structural marginalization, and lack of access to affirming recovery supports in the Appalachian region. Participants' stories reveal how isolation, stigma, and cultural expectations shape both substance use and recovery trajectories. Themes also highlight resilience, chosen family, and the reimagining of wellness beyond dominant treatment models. This work contributes to the limited scholarship on LGBTQ+ recovery in rural regions and underscores the importance of culturally responsive, community-rooted approaches to care in Appalachia. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1495241 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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