We know that addiction recovery works and that people can and do recover!
Who is this website for?
Great question!
It’s for anyone in recovery and those who simply would like to know more.
If you are in recovery, it doesn’t matter where you are on your recovery journey.
If you’d like to know more about recovery, you’re in a great place. Read some of the inspiring stories that showcase what works, from those who have lived experience.
We hope that you will be informed and inspired through the contributions and the time you spend here in our community.
This website showcases recovery at work in locations around the world.
The evidence is found in the people and their lived experience stories of recovery.
This project began in England and we’re now welcoming stories from across the world.
Below you’ll find sections for the nations represented and stories from specific projects or localities. Learn from others on their own journey:
England
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Creative Start
Grimsby, England
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The Well
Cumbria & Lancashire
Republic of Serbia
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Izlazak
Belgrade - coming soon
Connection | Community | Hope | New Identity | Purpose | Empowerment |
Connection | Community | Hope | New Identity | Purpose | Empowerment |
Explore the themes that appeared through across people’s journey
Share your story
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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The purpose of this website is to share the lived experience and stories of those in recovery to show what works.
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We’ve worked regional recovery centres to capture the stories of what works in recovery.
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Recovery is contagious. We’re thankful to people in recovery who are passionate to share their stories and in turn help others on their own journey.
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People at these regional centres have been approached to be part of this Pathways to Recovery project. If you’d like to be involved please email d.patton@derby.ac.uk
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There are common themes that run through people’s stories wherever it is that they’re based. These themes can be useful to help understand what works for different individuals.