Long-Term Recovery from Substance Use

In this much-needed text, leading international experts explore crucial aspects of people's experience of long-term recovery from substance use. Centred around the voices of people who use substances, the book examines the complex and continuing needs of people who have sought to change their u...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Galvani, Sarah, Roy, Alastair, Clayson, Amanda
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Policy Press 2022
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1332/policypress/9781447358169.001.0001
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Summary:In this much-needed text, leading international experts explore crucial aspects of people's experience of long-term recovery from substance use. Centred around the voices of people who use substances, the book examines the complex and continuing needs of people who have sought to change their use of substances, investigating the ways in which personal characteristics and social and systemic factors intersect to influence the lives of people in long-term recovery. With perspectives from Sweden, Norway, Germany, Belgium, Iceland, and the United Kingdom, the book also considers the role and needs of family members, and puts forward clear recommendations for improving future research, policy, and practice.