Factors That Facilitate Recovery [7 films, 10’40”]
Wendy Dossett and Wulf Livingston discuss various factors at an individual, system and societal level that help people recover from addiction. These factors include the power of community; having an environment where choices are available, as well as signposting, communication and collaboration; and an environment where people can obtain the skills to navigate what is available.
People seeking help should not dismiss things based on anecdote, and should try things more than once. Too often people decide the they don’t like a particular mutual aid group after their first visit.