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  • Addiction research
  • Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Addiction recovery lacks a clear, consensus definition, hindering effective interventions and research.
  • A precise definition is crucial for developing appropriate assessment tools and treatment strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define and clarify the concept of addiction recovery using a rigorous literature analysis.
  • To establish a foundational understanding for addiction recovery assessment and clinical practice.

Main Methods:

  • Employed Schwartz-Barcott and Kim's Hybrid Model for concept analysis.
  • Conducted an extensive literature search across multiple databases using relevant keywords.
  • Utilized conventional content analysis on 39 selected articles.

Main Results:

  • Identified five key attributes of addiction recovery: process of change, holistic, client-centric, healthy coping, and multistage.
  • Antecedents include personal (individual, addiction, treatment) and social (family, community, context) resources.
  • Outcomes encompass sustained abstinence, improved health, quality of life, meaningful living, and citizenship.

Conclusions:

  • The findings provide a basis for developing theories, scales, and criteria for addiction recovery assessment.
  • Enhanced understanding of addiction recovery can improve clinical practices and guide healthcare professionals.
  • This conceptualization is vital for advancing rehabilitation and supporting individuals in recovery.