Once registered, please be aware that all study for this course is online and so you will need to be able to engage with this via a personal device, preferably a computer or laptop, for the stated duration of the course. offer choice by providing a flexible and inclusive menu of services, community support and opportunities, including lived experience initiatives, recognising that there are many pathways to recovery

Evidence suggests that adding just one abstinent person to the social network of someone in recovery from alcohol increases by 27% the likelihood that they will be abstinent in a year compared to standard aftercare (see definition of aftercare in the glossary) (Litt and others, 2007). These findings suggest that interventions that grow people’s social networks to support recovery can improve outcomes. Peer support groups Non-clinical pathways represent just over half of all preferred pathways of recovery. They include peer-based recovery supports, recovery community centers, educationally based recovery services, faith- and culture-based recovery supports, and recovery housing. Many of these pathways and recovery supports are offered through Recovery Community Organizations. Peer-led support groupsRecovery communities are networks of people in recovery, their families and friends, recovery-focused organisations and support groups. Recovery-oriented system of care Clinical guidance and best practice guidelines have highlighted the evidence for and value of peer support and recovery support in treatment systems. This includes a range of guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence ( NICE) and other government agencies (for more details of these, see Part 4: glossary and resources). unclear job descriptions, indistinct role boundaries and limited understanding of peer support roles across teams (Englander and others, 2019) What is advisable depends on the needs of each individual. Many types of recovery support are available, and many people make use of more than one type at any time and may shift from one type of support to another as recovery proceeds and needs evolve. An increasing number of high schools and colleges offer addiction recovery resources (CRPS, or Collegiate Recovery Programs) for students, including mentors, workshops, dedicated lounges, and group meetings and activities. Below is a sampling of many types of support that can be found. Pathways to Recovery is a free and confidential drug and alcohol service for adults (including offenders), families and carers in Warrington. Our recovery teams work across the Borough of Warrington. These include Doctors, Recovery Coordinators, Nurses, Recovery Champions, Peer mentors and Volunteers.

Under all circumstances, recovery takes time because it is a process in which brain cells gradually recover the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another widely applied benchmark of recovery is the cessation of negative effects on oneself or any aspect of life. Many definitions of recovery include not only the return to personal health but participation in the roles and responsibilities of society. community capital: examples of this include recovery-supportive community attitudes, services and resources such as non-stigmatising attitudes in the broader community, treatment services and other services and supports Healthy environments can include a person’s home and other places where they spend their time. Someone in recovery can improve their wellbeing and increase their recovery capital if they:But they are not insurmountable. There are companies large and small that have recovery-friendly hiring practices. In addition, there are nonprofit organizations such as American in Recovery and the National HIRE Network that specifically help those with addiction or criminal history to find work. Usually for a substantial fee, career transition services help executive and higher-up employees define career goals and help with job searches. Many treatment programs have partnerships with area businesses to hire those in recovery. And one measure of a comprehensive substance abuse treatment program is the help it offers to enrollees to identify their interests and find and build a meaningful career path. Individuals with experience and expertise may find a route to full employment by first being willing to offer their skills pro bono or as a volunteer to businesses or nonprofit organizations in their field. Recovery from addiction is not only possible, it is the rule, rather than the exception. According to the latest U. S. National Survey on Drug Use and Health, more than 75 percent of people addicted to alcohol or drugs recover—their condition improves and substance use no longer dominates their life. That is not to say that recovery is easy. It is often a long and bumpy path, and relapse is nearly inevitable—but that doesn’t spell the end of recovery. There are coping strategies to be learned and skills to outwit cravings, and practicing them not only tames the impulse to resume substance use but also gives people pride and a positive new identity that hastens recovery. There are a range of peer-based support services, encompassing mutual-aid groups, peer recovery coaching, and peer-based fitness programs. And The Council on Accreditation of Peer Recovery Support Services ( CAPRSS) accredits organizations that provide peer recovery support services. No matter which pathway of recovery a person chooses, a common process of change underlies them all. The well-researched science of behavior change establishes that addictive behavior change, like any behavior change, is a process that starts long before there’s any visible shift in activity. Studies define five stages of change in addiction recovery.

The roles of treatment and recovery support services in a ROSC are not entirely distinct or separate, nor do or should they operate solely within the definitions given here. In an effective ROSC, the relationships between treatment and recovery services: A lived experience recovery organisation ( LERO) is an organisation led by people with lived experience of drug and alcohol recovery. LEROs deliver a range of harm reduction interventions, peer support and recovery support services and they can help people to access and engage in treatment and other support services.Like peer support groups, faith- and culture-based support groups are geared toward people who practice certain faiths or identify culturally with the values of certain organizations. They allow the person to integrate their beliefs into their recovery. Formally organized groups include: Outpatient programs—formal programs administered regularly for a large portion of the day, typically based at a healthcare facility and involving individual therapy and group sessions that teach an array of life skills Recovery processes aided by the services of a healthcare provider, clinician, or other credentialed professional. Have a personal history of opioid use OR have a friend, family member, or neighbor with a history of opioid use Recovery Community Centers—peer-operated non-residential centers that provide recovery information and resources, activities, and family support in a locality

RSS help individuals and their families to connect to wider communities of people in recovery, and in so doing help them to sustain and develop their recovery in the long term. Why we need this guidance Does the treatment program provide as dignified and respectful an environment as would be found in other medical settings? Recovery coach— a life coach specifically focused on serving as a mentor for the lifestyle changes required for overcoming addiction RSS primarily support people to sustain their recovery in the community long term. These services help people to build on their strengths including the gains made in treatment if they have accessed it. This includes support to deepen their connection to recovery communities and wider community.Guilt refers to feels of responsibility or remorse for actions that negatively affect others; shame relates to deeply painful feelings of self-unworthiness, reflecting the belief that one is inherently flawed in some way. Shame is an especially powerful negative feeling that can both invite addiction in the first place and result from it. Either way, it often keeps people trapped in addictive behaviors. It gets in the way of recovery, self-acceptance, and accessing help when needed. Pathways to Recovery is a free employment program created for Middlesex County residents ages 18 and up to assist individuals who have been impacted by the opioid epidemic through education, training, and assistance in finding gainful, long-term employment. Individuals enrolled in the program will be provided with support from a personal Career Counselor to develop their own individual employment plan and goals; get access to supportive services to overcome employment barriers; and be able to increase marketable job skills. Peer-led initiatives model recovery in the community, helping to reduce stigma by showing that recovery from problem alcohol and drug use is possible. Advocates for people and communities