Self‑transcendence and identity transformation in recovery from substance use disorder
American Journal of Medicine and Health Studies June 26, 2026 Mehrdad F. Falavarjani
A spiritually oriented intervention that emphasizes self-transcendence and identity transformation helped a person with substance use disorder move from an addiction-centered identity toward a more integrated spiritual self. Through narrative reconstruction and contemplative practices, the participant became better able to engage with everyday life, suggesting that reorganizing identity through spiritual approaches may be an important mechanism of change in treatment.