Religiosity is a underestimate factor in the recovery of alcohol dependent individuals. There is a lack of studies showing the connections underlying the link between different religiosity facets and well-being indicators in this sample. This study examined the mechanisms of the potential influence of faith and Mass attendance on life satisfaction in alcohol dependent individuals participating in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and the role of God's control over sobriety and positive religious coping in these relationships. As was shown, the positive direct effect of the strength of religious faith on life satisfaction was confirmed, the same as the positive indirect effect of faith and Mass attendance on life satisfaction, through God's control over sobriety, but only in alcohol dependent individuals, who average and more than average used positive religious coping. The benefits of faith, Mass participation, and trust in God for life satisfaction of AA members from Poland were found. Theoretical and practical implications were discussed, emphasizing the need to enhance alcohol dependents' trust in a higher power/God by alleviating faith, Mass attendance, and attributing God's control over sobriety.
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Whether Being Religious is Sufficient for Life Satisfaction: A Sample of Alcohol Dependent Participants of Alcoholics Anonymous from Poland