Issues In substance use disorder, connection to social communities plays a significant role
in the recovery process. The aim here has been to identify and synthesise the qualitative …

Stressors caused by the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) contribute to increased addictive
behaviors in the general population worldwide. Little is known, however, about addictive …

Background A life course approach recognizes the role of turning points in adding twists and
turns in individuals' addiction recovery processes. The notion of certain key life events that …

Even though various pathways to addiction recovery have been identified, knowledge on
overarching essential components of addiction recovery processes remains limited. To …

Background: In this qualitative exploration, we report on a thematic analysis of the key role
that engaging in meaningful activities may play in recovery processes for people with a …

Abstract Background The eleven-item Drug Use Disorder Identification Test (DUDIT) is a
recommended screening tool, but its length may impede its use in prison intake …

Objectives: Recovery from drug addiction often poses challenges for the recovering person.
The coping mechanisms employed by these individuals to resist temptations and manage …

Background Interactions with healthcare workers can provide effective entrance into
treatment, ensuring retention and lifelong recovery for individuals with Substance Use …

Rebuilding one's social network is essential to long-term social recovery from a substance-
use problem. Despite this awareness, studies are needed for showing how people in long …

Introduction Longitudinal studies with annual follow-up including psychological and social
variables in substance use disorder recovery are scarce. We investigated whether levels of …