Abstract

The purpose of the present study was to find out about the Korean Self-discipline approach for the recovery of addicts. Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism, and Christian Self-discipline will help with the recovery of addicts. Addiction is a problem attitude of life, the recovery from addiction requires a healthy and mature attitude of life, such as self-discipline, specific practical action, the correct thinking and freedom from negative thoughts, Wuwei, mindfulness, compassion meditation, the practice of Noble Eightfold Path, Christian spirituality, found that joy through art and sports activities, action of natural environment such as the forest, praying and serving Korean self-discipline changed the attitude of the life and maintain a good recovery. In particular, mindfulness is a key element to recovery from addiction. The characteristics of the Korean Self-discipline approach are getting away from addiction and, on to a happy life. The Korean self-discipline approach entails self-regulation attitude, behavior and mindfulness promotes the brain's frontal lobe function. Finally, suggestions were given for the counselor's attitude, such as mindfulness to addiction counselors.