Recovery
Despite permeating through almost every aspect of the addictions field in recent years, 'recovery' continues to generate heated debates and invites multiple definitions.
While there is no single consensus on a definition, there is general agreement about the core components:
- that it is a process and not necessarily an end state – this is a personalised process
- well-being and quality of life - it is a lived experience rather than something diagnosed
- hope and aspiration
- some measure of community engagement or citizenship
- some measure of sobriety (as defined by the individual and may include abstinence, reduced use or medically supported recovery and may be subject to change over time)
Through its projects the RSA has used the lived experience of recovery - generously shared by the many individuals on their recovery journeys – to develop a community model of change that aims to create the vibrant and resilient communities we all need to thrive.
Quick Links
Follow the links below to go directly to our Recovery blog or to a specific project.
Whole Person Recovery in West Kent
Recovery Capital (Peterborough)
Whole Person Recovery in West Sussex
RSA Commission on Illegal Drugs, Communities & Public Policy
Get Involved
We aim to engage as many people in our work as we can especially RSA Fellows living and working at our project sites.
If you would like to find out how you or your organisation can get involved please email Rebecca Daddow. You can also follow the project lead on Twitter using @RJDaddow or hashtag #RSArecovery.
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