ISSUP Global, en colaboración con Faces & Voices of Recovery, le invita a la cuarta parte de su serie de seminarios web titulada 'Crónica desde la primera línea: Lecciones aprendidas en la intersección de la salud pública, el apoyo entre pares y una creciente ola de esperanza'.
Welcome to a special edition on recovery support! Recovery extends beyond individual transformation. It reflects a collective responsibility to establish robust systems of care, foster supportive communities, and create effective pathways to sustained wellbeing.
ISSUP Global, en colaboración con Faces & Voices of Recovery, presenta su seminario web, "Importancia de la experiencia vivida en un sistema de atención orientado a la recuperación".
Recovery is not a one-size-fits-all process—it is dynamic, multifaceted, and deeply individual. To truly support individuals on their recovery journey, practitioners must access tools, systems, and knowledge that reflect the realities of those they serve.
This report from the Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health reviews what we know about women’s substance use treatment and recovery in Canada. It highlights the need for trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and family-focused care. Since women-centred treatment has been under-researched and underfunded, the report brings together researchers, service providers, and organisations to discuss current evidence and identify key research priorities. The discussion focuses on four main areas essential to women’s recovery, emphasising Indigenous principles of purpose, belonging, hope, and...
This Charter introduces a visionary plan for a global partnership focused on recovery advocacy. The Global Recovery Network (GRN) is a new international group supported by several organizations. It offers a platform where members can strengthen their recovery support through lifelong learning, build meaningful connections, and promote better understanding and practices of recovery worldwide. GRN brings together people in recovery from substance use disorders and Recovery Allies—those who support recovery through personal efforts, programs, or advocacy. Together, they work to promote a shared...
AI is helping improve addiction treatment in many ways. It creates personalized treatment plans based on a person’s history and needs, and can even detect early signs of risk before addiction develops. AI also analyzes large amounts of data to better understand addiction patterns and improve recovery methods. Tools like AI chatbots offer around-the-clock support and a safe space to talk, while remote monitoring through apps and wearables helps counsellors track progress and prevent relapse. Virtual reality therapy lets individuals practice coping skills in realistic situations, making recovery...
ISSUP Global, en colaboración con Faces & Voices of Recovery, te invita al próximo seminario web titulado 'Importancia de la experiencia vivida en un sistema de atención orientado a la recuperación'
ISSUP, in collaboration with Faces & Voices of Recovery, has launched a new Global Recovery Network webinar series to spotlight diverse perspectives on recovery. The first webinar featured Dr. Haner Hernández, a respected expert in the field and a person in long-term recovery. Dr. Hernández currently serves as a Senior Consultant to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and plays a key role in advancing health equity, workforce development, and recovery support. His presentation provided an insightful and inclusive overview of multiple pathways to recovery, grounded in both...
ISSUP Global, en colaboración con la Recovered Users Network (RUN), les invita a un webinar conjunto titulado "Construyendo Puentes: Mejorando los Sistemas Globales de Recuperación para el Día Internacional de la Recuperación", en celebración del Día Internacional de la Recuperación.
Recovery support services are intended to provide access to social support, employment, housing, and a variety of other services for people in recovery from substance use disorder. You can find attached the major types of recovery support services and information in this booklet by the Recovery Research Institute.
ISSUP, in collaboration with the Centre for Addiction Recovery Research (CARR), cordially invites you to an upcoming webinar on Building Inclusive Recovery Cities.
Day, E., Manitsa, I., Farley, A. et al. A UK national study of prevalence and correlates of adopting or not adopting a recovery identity among individuals who have overcome a drug or alcohol problem. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 18, 68 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-023-00579-2
Background:
In the last 20 years, the term "recovery" has become crucial in dealing with addiction. However, different groups, such as researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and people with lived experience of alcohol or drug (AOD) problems, have varying definitions for this term. While professional groups are working towards a consensus, individuals with lived experience use the term differently, causing confusion in UK policy making. Understanding how prevalent and what factors contribute to adopting a recovery identity among those who have overcome an AOD problem can inform clinical...