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THE RELATIONSHIP OF CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY AND SUSTAINED RECOVERY FROM TRAUMA-RELATED SUBSTANCE ADDICTION

Principal investigator: Carol B Bradley, Ed. D.-Liberty University

Invitation and Consent (pg 1 of 2)
(Please read and click below to page 2, which will lead you to the survey)

Invitation to be Part of a Research Study 
You are invited to participate in a research study. Requirements to participate are:
• You must be over the age of 18 years old
• You must be in recovery from a substance addiction, free of relapse in the past year with no more than one “slip up” and no active usage
• You have survived or been witness to a traumatic event
Participation in this research project is voluntary. Please take time to read this entire form and ask questions before deciding whether to take part in this research.

What is the study about and why is it being done? 
The purpose of the study is to investigate the relationship of Christian spirituality and sustained recovery from trauma related substance addiction. Your experiences regarding substance use disorder, recovery, mental health, and Christian spirituality and the impact of these aspects on your recovery will be investigated.

​​What will happen if you take part in this study? ​
If you agree to be in this study, you will be asked to complete a survey regarding recovery, trauma, and Christian spirituality. This will take approximately 10-15 minutes. 

Accessing the Survey
Consent information will be provided as the first page participants see after clicking on the survey link/scanning the QR code embedded in my recruitment email/flyer.

How could you or others benefit from this study? 
Participants should not expect to receive a direct benefit from participating in this study. Societal benefits include increasing public knowledge on the subject matter that could help to improve learning outcomes and interventions.

What risks might you experience from being in this study? 
The expected risks from participating in this study are minimal, which means they are equal to the risks you would encounter in everyday life. The risks involved in this study include a minimal risk of emotional triggers. To reduce risks, participants will be monitored for signs of triggers or psychological distress and directed to get professional help if need be.(Required.)