Abstract:
This qualitative study was conducted using descriptive phenomenology design in acquiring and analyzing data about the coping experiences of the rehabilitees. Eleven participants were selected however only four signed the consent, the fight participant refused to appear during the interview, the others were not able to sign in because they refused to be part of the study. Data were gathered primarily through a face-to-face interview and also in verifying the data.These were then analyzed using the Deikelmann and Ironside (1998) the 7-Stage Hermeneutical Process. Analysis of their experiences in coping with their addiction revealed six (6) significant themes.
