Scientific interest in “food addiction” is growing, but the topic remains controversial. One
critique of “food addiction” is its high degree of phenotypic overlap with binge eating …

In recent years, there has been an increasing focus on a recovery model within alcohol and
drug policy and practice. This has occurred concurrently with the emergence of community …

Pharmaceutical opioid (PO) use and harms are increasing dramatically. Treatment related
stigma may present as a treatment barrier for people who use PO. Additionally, differences …

This study explored the role of social network and social identity factors in recovery from
addiction. The sample consisted of 537 individuals who completed a survey about their …

Abstract Introduction and Aims. The study investigates what 'recovery'means for those who
describe themselves as in alcohol or drug recovery. Design and Methods. The project used …

Background The US is facing an unprecedented number of opioid-related overdose deaths,
and an array of other countries have experienced increases in opioid-related fatalities. In the …

There is a consistent evidence base showing that recovery pathways are initiated and
enhanced by positive social networks and the underlying changes in social identity that is …

The aim of this article is to explore the role of “hitting bottom” as a motivation to initiate a
recovery process and desistance from crime and substance use disorders (SUDs), and in …

There is a well-established relationship between isolation and both morbidity and mortality
in the context of addiction recovery, yet the protective effects of intimate and familial …

Background This the first 5-year effectiveness study of publicly funded treatment for opioid
use disorder (OUD) in England. Methods All adults initiating treatment in 2008/09 in all 149 …