[Empowerment in addictology]

When we look at our recovery journey, it is essential to think of Empowerment which refers to the process by which individuals gain greater control over their treatments, their overall health, and their illness. This concept, originated in sociology, is particularly important to study addictions, disorders which cause great suffering and difficulties that can impact various areas of a person's life. How can one regain a sense of control over their destiny and control over their life when they live with one or more addictive disorders which are primarily defined by loss of control and several physical, social, personal, and psychological consequences? In this article, we focus on the concept of Empowerment: its origins, theoretical models, and methods of evaluation, and on research conducted specifically in the field of addictology, while also discussing how our ideas and methods might help promote or develop it.