Recovery Home Environment Characteristics Associated with Recovery Capital.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recovery capital refers to internal and external resources that facilitate recovery from alcohol and drug disorders. Examples include support from friends and family, access to health and other services, stable housing and finances, and internal assets, such as self-esteem and motivation. Recovery capital is receiving increased emphasis as an integral component of addiction services. However, there are a limited number of studies assessing recovery capital in different settings.

Methods

The current study assessed recovery capital among 363 individuals entering sober living recovery homes (SLHs) and showed how recovery capital was associated with individual and social environment characteristics of the houses. Individual characteristics were assessed shortly after

SUBMITTER: Polcin DL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8514142 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature