03: Recovery Capital - A Valuable Currency

START:
July 1, 2024
DURATION:
1.5 hours
ID:
Course 10

This course dives into the concept of Recovery Capital, the personal, social, and community assets essential for initiating and sustaining recovery from substance use disorders. Through a featured interview with Dr. Jo-Hanna Ivers and Dr. David Best, leading researchers on addiction and recovery in the UK, participants will delve into the critical role these resources play within therapeutic communities and the broader recovery landscape. The course also focuses on Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC), and larger systems like recovery communities and cities that provide a comprehensive, holistic framework for addiction recovery. You will explore the principles of ROSC, and understand how to create and support environments that promote sustained recovery. This course is for healthcare professionals, recovery staff, students, and advocates. By the end of this course, you’ll appreciate the significance of recovery capital in supporting an individual’s recovery journey. You’ll have a better understanding of the three domains of personal, social, and community assets and their interplay in the recovery process. You’ll explore the role of community engagement in Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) in building and accessing recovery capital and the potential of Recovery Cities in supporting individual recovery and contributing to the growth of community resources.

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