Issues Relapse is a theoretical construct and empirical object of inquiry. It is unclear how
relapse is operationalised with regard to the various phases in substance use disorders …

Rationale The reconceptualization of substance use disorders (SUD) as a chronic
phenomenon calls for a paradigm shift in service provision, particularly by way of long-term …

Abstract Background The international Life In Recovery (LiR) surveys have provided an
important message to the public and policy makers about the reality of change from …

Understandings of drug addiction recovery are still being debated. Research on
perspectives from first-hand experiences with recovery is rare and often contains short-term …

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 There is growing evidence on the importance of a gendered understanding of
recovery. Gender differences have been reported in relation to the nature and extent of …

An increasing body of evidence shows that informal mutual aid groups benefit those in
addiction recovery. However, attention for mutual aid groups in practice and policy varies …

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 …

Painful life events have been highlighted as being instrumental in promoting change during
drug addiction recovery. This paper attempts to integrate the 'pains of desistance'approach …

Following the paradigm shift to recovery in the Anglophone world, recovery is also gaining
momentum in drug policy and practice in Flanders (Belgium) and the Netherlands. Since the …