Publications / 2011
Recovery Group Participation Scale (RGPS): Factor Structure in Alcohol and Heroin Recovery Populations, Journal of Groups in Addiction & Recovery
Teodora Groshkova, David Best, William White
Journal of Groups in Addiction & Recovery, 2011
Plain-Language Summary
This study explored how being involved in recovery groups (like 12-step, faith-based, or peer-led groups) impacts people in recovery from substance use, and how we can best measure that participation. Taking part in recovery groups is known to help people stay on track in recovery. But until now, there hasn’t been a simple, reliable way to measure how much someone is involved across different types of groups. This study shows that regularly joining recovery groups is linked to stronger recovery outcomes. The RGPS can help us better understand and track how group involvement supports long-term recovery and the growth of Recovery Capital, the resources people need to recover and thrive.
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