The Dream Interview Method of dream interpretation can be applied to d
reams depicting alcohol and drug use to elucidate rite meaning of such
dreams irt relation to stages of recovery. This paper summarizes the
method and demonstrates its application utilizing seven dreams collect
ed from clients in psychotherapy and participants in dream workshops.
The incorporation of such interpreted dreams into substance abuse trea
tment as well as their relationship to other life issues is discussed.
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