Support and Addiction Recovery

Title: Support and Addiction Recovery

Description: Previous research has shown that the process of identity change in addiction recovery (Best et al., 2016) is an important component of a successful recovery. Through social network changes from those who accept substance use to those who do not, individuals experiencing addiction are better able to recover when they identify with a group supportive of their recovery. Certain identities (i.e. addict in recovery) are highly stigmatized and can influence the type of social support one receives. Previous research has shown that the more specific the support the better the predictor of overall well-being (Blair & Holmberg, 2008). The proposed study aims to investigate if identity specific social support is a better predictor of mental health and well-being than general social support.

Specifics: Study Population:
Participants must be at least 18 years of age and must know someone who is in recovery from a drug or alcohol addiction.

Participant Obligation:
Participation involves completing an online study which takes approximately 15-20 minutes.

Participants will be entered into a monthly prize draw for a $50 gift card (CAD) and a $150 (CAD) grand prize gift card prize draw.

Location: Online - Peterborough, ON.

Project lead: Kerri Mozessohn, Supervisor: Karen Blair

Study Dates: September 1, 2024 to January 1, 2025

Study Website: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50152205/cpa