Recovery, peer support and confrontation in services for people with mental illness and/or substance use disorder.
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Abstract
Mental illness recovery has been described as an outcome (symptom free) or process (symptom management) where peer supporters are essential. Whereas, substance use disorder recovery endorses outcome alone: achieving recovery once abstinent. Peer supporters with an abstinence agenda use confrontation for those in denial. Herein, we unpack this distinction.Declaration of interestsNone.
Medical subject headings
- Counseling
- Mental Disorders
- Social Support
- Substance-Related Disorders