recovery

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

Scientific article

17 November 2023

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...

The journey to recovery in patients with addictive disorders

16 November 2023

Cairo

Egypt

Abstract:

Development of an addiction recovery patient-reported outcome measure: Response to Addiction Recovery (R2AR)

Scientific article

1 September 2023

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 on...

Wellness in Recovery: Reading List

Reading List

13 October 2023

The journey of recovery from substance use and mental health challenges is a profound and transformative experience. The effective integration of wellness into recovery services across care systems stands as a pivotal element in addressing substance misuse and its associated consequences. Wellness, with its holistic approach, holds great promise for enhancing the overall recovery experience and improving outcomes.

Recovery: The Many Paths to Wellness (Chapter 5 from Facing Addiction in America)

Book

1 November 2016

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...

Health & Wellness in Recovery: Programs & Topics

Guide

13 September 2022

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...

Eight Dimensions of Wellness

Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster

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...

Source: SAMSHA, Adapted from Swarbrick, M. (2006)

Emotional Wellness in Recovery Guide

Guide

15 September 2022

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...

Development of an addiction recovery patient-reported outcome measure: Response to Addiction Recovery (R2AR)

Scientific article

1 September 2023

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...

Journey to Wellness Guide

Guide

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...

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