Purpose The purpose of this study is to evaluate a new programme of work designed to
improve the recovery and well-being of people in early addiction recovery. The programme …

Background: Substance use disorders (SUD) in the perinatal period have risen dramatically
over the past 2 decades. Substance use disorders can have deleterious effects on maternal …

The beginning of the US COVID-19 pandemic interrupted integral services and supports for
those in recovery from substance use disorders. The current study used qualitative and …

The interaction between self-compassion, hope, and posttraumatic growth (PTG) following
the loss of a loved one to a drug related death (DRD) has been largely unexplored in the …

Involvement in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is an important psychosocial factor for the
recovery of alcohol-dependent individuals. Recent studies have confirmed the beneficial …

The authors investigate the effects of centering meditation on state hope among college and
graduate students through a randomized controlled trial. Participants (n= 150; 65% white …

Background: Understanding the complexities of establishing and sustaining recovery from
substance addiction and the dynamic individual processes that occur will assist addiction …

Literature suggests personal growth initiative (PGI) and hope play critical roles in
problematic substance use. Authors describe the association between PGI and abstinence …

Introduction Emerging models of recovery have redirected the traditional focus on relapse
prevention to an emphasis on wellness. According to this new framework of recovery …

Objective: Previous studies suggest hope may protect against stress and burnout. Hope has
also been associated with higher levels of job satisfaction for individuals across professions …