To inform stakeholders and the public about the process of recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs, PFR produced a report, "Pathways to Healing and Recovery: Perspectives from Individuals with Histories of Alcohol and Other Drug Problems" (39pp, PDF, 975KB).
This report summarizes qualitative findings from focus groups and in-depth interviews with individuals in recovery. It describes individuals' unique journeys through recovery as well as specific facets of the healing process: the terminology that individuals in recovery use to describe their experiences; the range of recovery pathways that exist; and the barriers to and supports for successful recovery from alcohol and drug addiction.
This document offers insight into the varied perspectives and trajectories of people in recovery.