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Abstract
Environmental and social factors are increasingly recognized as critical aspects of recovery from alcohol and other drug abuse over the long term. This study surveyed with quantitative and qualitative methodology current (n = 79) and previous (alumni) adult residents (n = 29) of self-governed, mutually supportive recovery homes for alcohol and other drug abuse. Both groups perceived their recovery environment positively, maintained stable employment, and experienced improvements in their family relationships since being in the recovery homes. Alumni and current residents tended to stay very involved in recovery activities. Alumni were also highly involved in their previous recovery communities, and were in more beneficial circumstances than current residents based on survey results. Implications for future research are discussed.
Notes
The authors appreciate the financial support for this study from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (grant number DA19935-2).
*p < .05 comparing alumni and current residents using χ2 analyses or t test.
Note. *p < .05 comparing frequency of alumni and resident responses using χ2 analyses.
*p < .05 comparing frequency of alumni and resident responses using χ2 analyses.