Inclusive Recovery Cities

Creating the Conditions for Addiction Recovery
1. Auflage 2027
ISBN: 978-1-4473-8246-1
Verlag: Bristol University Press

Buch, Englisch, 224 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm

This book examines the fast growing Inclusive Recovery Cities (IRC) movement, offering a practical framework for embedding addiction recovery within communities. By shifting focus from individual pathology to Community Recovery Capital, it shows how connection with peers, meaningful activities and a sense of community can drive sustainable, lasting recovery.

Tracing IRC development across the UK, Belgium, Sweden and beyond, the book demonstrates how community led initiatives can reduce stigma, improve public health outcomes and strengthen recovery oriented systems of care. Featuring evidence-based examples, it equips practitioners and policymakers with actionable insights for building inclusive environments where recovery can flourish.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Best, David

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Invalidität, Krankheit und Abhängigkeit: Soziale Aspekte
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Arbeit/Sozialpädagogik Resozialisierung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction

1. A Background to the Science and Practice of Addiction and Recovery

2. What Is Recovery Capital?

3. Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care and Recovery Ecosystems

4. Community Recovery Capital and Recovery Contagion

5. The Story of Inclusive Recovery Cities to Date

6. The Growth of Inclusive Recovery Cities in the UK and Internationally

7. Inclusive Recovery Cities in Action

8. Taking Stock – the Future Directions of Inclusive Recovery Cities

9. A Personal Reflection and a Conclusion

Über Autor(innen)

Best, David
David Best is Director of the Centre for Addiction Recovery Research at Leeds Trinity University.

David Best is Founder and Research Director of STAR Recovery, UK and Research Director of the Recovery Outcomes Institute, US.