Overcoming the pains of recovery: the management of negative recovery capital during addiction recovery pathways

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Table 1. Recovery capital and the pains of recovery.

	Early recovery: recovery capital (pull factors and forces)	Early recovery: the pains of recovery (potential push factors)	Sustained recovery: recovery capital (pull factors and forces)	Sustained recovery: the pains of recovery (potential push factors)
Personal		Uncovering unresolved trauma Low self-esteem Uncovering other addictions Navigating a new self/world Purposeless/hopelessness	Living a life beyond that which was envisioned Post-recovery identities	Fluctuating levels of self-esteem Mental health Relapse
Social	Mutual aid groups – gaining new friendships and tools for recovery	Family trauma and tensions Cutting off drug using friendships	Stable and supportive romantic relationships Family Reconciliation Social networks (via work, education and recovery groups)	Ongoing family trauma
Community		Unsecure housing Unemployment and menial jobs Negative experiences with professionals Stigma	Stable, secure accommodation Discovery of purpose Fulfilling employment and promotions