Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Manocha, Ria; Jose, K. Alphonsa Title A name given to the resource Narratives of Substance Users in Rehabilitation Centers: Exploring Usage, Identity, and Recovery Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health; Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/s40737-025-00499-3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1007/s40737-025-00499-3</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105017867825?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105017867825?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Manocha R., Department of Psychology, School of Psychological Sciences, Christ University, Nalagaddenahalli, Peenya, Bengaluru, 560073, India; Jose K.A., Department of Psychology, School of Psychological Sciences, Christ University, Nalagaddenahalli, Peenya, Bengaluru, 560073, India Description An account of the resource Addiction and Substance use are complicated issues that have a significant impact on a persons identity and social interactions. To gain a thorough understanding of identity construction and the recovery process, this study aimed to investigate the narratives of substance users in the rehabilitation center. Using a qualitative approach, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 11 participants selected through purposive sampling at a rehabilitation center in Delhi. The data was analyzed using Catherine Riessmans Narrative Analysis. Seven core narratives emerged: Substance as the Main Character, Substance as Air, Nostalgia over Lost Life, Confronting the Reality, Oscillating Recovery, Coexistence of Hope and Despair, and Push and Pull of Support. These narratives illustrate the multifaceted nature of addiction, where substances are not merely consumed but become central to identity, daily existence, and interpersonal relationships. The findings provide insights into the complexities of substance use and recovery by highlighting the constant oscillation between hope and despair in the recovery journey, as well as the ambivalent nature of family and society. The study concludes that substance use cannot be understood solely as a disorder. It often becomes intertwined with an individuals life and narrative. A holistic and humanized approach is necessary to address the personal, familial, and societal factors that influence addiction and recovery. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature India Private Limited 2025. Subject The topic of the resource Addiction; Identity; Narratives; Recovery; Rehabilitation; Substance use Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Springer Relation A related resource ISSN: 21989834; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online