Building Strength for Recovery
Recovery from addiction is a journey, and having the right support can make all the difference.
That’s where
recovery capital
comes in. Recovery capital is a way to measure the total resources a person has to help them find...
Turning Personal Experience into a Career Path
When Mackenzie Kelley was in recovery from Substance Use Disorder, and ready to enter the working world, job hunting felt like an uphill battle.
Everything changed when she discovered a growing new field, where first-hand experience with recovery...
In partnership with Alison Jones Webb
Creating a community that helps people in recovery needs many different people to work together. This includes all community members, groups, businesses, and leaders who make laws. The main goal is to make a place where people in...
Addiction affects many people and their communities. Even though there are many ways to get help, people with addiction often don’t ask for it.
Understanding why can help us create supportive environments that encourage the ask.
Believing they should handle it alone
can stop them from...
Recovery from a substance use disorder is defined as a process of improved physical, psychological, and social well-being and health after having suffered from a substance-related condition.
There are several other ways in which recovery can be defined — some, for example, mention the resolution...
In partnership with Recovery Research Institute
When it comes to recovery, having a supportive community can be a game-changer.
Whether it’s your family, friends, or a group of like-minded individuals, having people who care about you can make a big difference.
Building a New Identity
Recovery...