Development and validation of a Brief Assessment of Recovery Capital (BARC-10) for alcohol and drug use disorder

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Recovering from alcohol or drug use is hard; it can bring on stress, and people need strong support systems to stay on track. These supports, like stable housing, good health, meaningful relationships, and a sense of purpose, are known as Recovery Capital. To measure these strengths, a 50-question tool called the Assessment of Recovery Capital (ARC) was developed. However a briefer version could enhance further deployment in research settings. The BARC-10 makes it easier to measure someone’s recovery strengths in research quickly. It focuses on what’s going right in a person’s life and helps track progress toward long-term recovery.