

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)...
Lisbon Addictions 2024 is a multidisciplinary conference that provides both a forum for networking and an opportunity to showcase cutting-edge research. The conference is intended to inform policy development and practice through a better...
Background:
Recovery, a primary goal of addiction treatment, goes beyond abstinence. It encompasses various aspects that differ among individuals, making it challenging to measure. Traditional assessments in addiction care have focused...
The Many Paths to Wellness: Explore Chapter 5 in "Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General's Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health," which defines the concept of recovery from substance use disorders and reviews methods used by...
The American Addictions Centers provide insights into how a healthy diet and exercise can enhance overall health and recovery. This resource offers an overview of the root of addiction and how to overcome it through healthy life habits...
SAMHSA explains the concept of wellness, encompassing physical and mental health. This resource elaborates on the eight dimensions of wellness that cover various aspects of modern-day life, highlighting the interconnection between physical...
Emotional wellness is a cornerstone of the recovery process. The American Addictions Centers explained in this short guidance how to use mindfulness therapy and other techniques to help individuals overcome negative thinking, leading to a...
Highlights from the Opening Ceremony of the International Recovery Symposium 2023.
Recorded at the Imperial Hotel, Kuching, Malaysia on the 18th of September 2023.
For more information, please visit the Symposium website.
This Cracks in the Ice webinar was held on Wednesday 6th of September and provided attendees with information about
• Mutual-help groups like SMART Recovery
• Recent research findings that highlight the potential of SMART...
Background:
Recovery, a primary goal of addiction treatment, goes beyond abstinence. Incorporating broad domains with key elements that vary across individuals, recovery is a difficult concept to measure. Most addiction-related quality...
Longtime wellness expert and creator of the 8 Dimensions of Health Dr. Peggy Swarbrick has published a new tool- a Journey to Wellness Guide.
This Journey to Wellness Guide is designed to help people find new ideas to use to begin or...
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Wellness Initiative envisions
a future in which people with mental or substance use problems pursue health, happiness, recovery, and a full and satisfying life in the...
Stigma is a barrier to treatment for individuals with substance use issues. Although there has been research conducted exploring the impact of stigmatising language, less is known about the effects of stigmatising images.
This...
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