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THE MEANING OF RECOVERY The interpretation of recovery…
THE MEANING OF RECOVERY
The interpretation of recovery differs among people. To me, recovery is where a person is actively choosing behaviors that encourage a well-managed or drug-free lifestyle. For instance, a person who consumes large amounts of alcohol every time they don’t have to work (such as nights and weekends) would be considered someone with alcohol use disorder. After treatment services and behavioral therapies, that person may drink a glass of wine with supper rather than binge a whole bottle; this is the well-managed perspective. That same person may, instead, give up drinking entirely, becoming “sober” and ultimately living “drug-free.” I don’t particularly appreciate coining the phrase “someone in recovery should be drug-free” because, in reality, that isn’t always a possibility.
Lasting recovery is a possibility for those with addiction. However, it takes a lot of hard work and a strong locus of control. Behavioral therapies are vital to successfully holding positive in the recovery Journey. Those using medications during their recovery journey will also benefit from behavioral therapies as they boost their effectiveness (National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2020). Different types of therapy include Cognitive-behavioral therapy, contingency management, motivational enhancement therapy, family therapy, and twelve-step facility, all of which address the whole person (National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2020). If the person with the addiction allows withdrawal, stays in treatment, and takes the behavioral steps to prevent a relapse, recovery can be long-lasting and life-saving.
Recourses
National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2020) Treatment and recovery. https://nida.nih.gov/publications/drugs-brains-behavior-science-addiction/treatment-recovery
Respond to my colleague post above by critiquing their definition of recovery, sharing any additional insights about the recovery process, or offering an alternative perspective about whether lasting recovery is possible.
Support reply to the Discussion post above with evidence from at least one Learning Resource. You may state your opinion and/or provide personal examples; however, you must also back up your assertions with evidence, including in-text citation(s) and reference(s) in APA 7
LEARNING Resources.
Overview of Addiction Recovery, Treatment, and Support Options
National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2019). Drug facts: Treatment approaches for drug addiction.Links to an external site. https://nida.nih.gov/publications/drugfacts/treatment-approaches-drug-addiction
National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2020, July 10). Treatment and recovery.Links to an external site. https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugs-brains-behavior-science-addiction/treatment-recovery
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. (2016, November). Chapter 5: Recovery: The many paths to wellness Download Chapter 5: Recovery: The many paths to wellness. In The Surgeon General’s report on alcohol, drugs, and health. https://addiction.surgeongeneral.gov/sites/default/files/chapter-5-recovery.pdf
Tyndall, M. (2018, November). The harm reduction model of drug addiction treatmentLinks to an external site. [Video]. TEDMED. https://www.tedmed.com/talks/show?id=688239
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 17 minutes.
Treatment Settings
National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2020, June 3).Types of treatment programs.Links to an external site. https://nida.nih.gov/publications/principles-drug-addiction-treatment-research-based-guide-third-edition/drug-addiction-treatment-in-united-states/types-treatment-programs
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2008). Chapter 5 – Specialized substance abuse treatment programs, Download Chapter 5 – Specialized substance abuse treatment programs,In TIP 24: A guide to substance abuse services for primary care clinicians. https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/SAMHSA_Digital_Download/SMA08-4075_508.pdf
