@recoveryanswers.bsky.socialmong US adults who resolved a substance use problem, 44% attended a mutual-help group, the most common choice for support. While groups like SMART Recovery are less commonly attended than AA and other 12-step programs, their popularity is growing.
@recoveryanswers.bsky.socialIn the US, 45% of Black individuals in recovery said that spirituality “made all the difference” in their recovery journey, more than any other racial or ethnic group.
@recoveryanswers.bsky.socialPeople recovering from opioid use are less comfortable talking about their substance use history compared to those recovering from other drug problems suggesting there is more self-stigma around opioid use than other primary substances.
@recoveryanswers.bsky.socialFor people who resolved a substance use problem, many said drugs like opioids, stimulants, or cannabis was their primary substance. However, most people —51%—say that alcohol is their primary substance reflecting the high prevalence of alcohol use disorder.
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@recoveryanswers.bsky.socialAbout one-third of people in the National Recovery Study said they had dreams about alcohol or drug use. However, these dreams happen less often as people stabilize and build more time in recovery.
@recoveryanswers.bsky.socialOn average, it takes people between 2 and 5 tries to resolve a substance use problem. Individuals with more serious or long-term substance use histories usually need additional recovery attempts, typically taking them another try or two to achieve recovery.
@recoveryanswers.bsky.socialFor US adults who have resolved a substance use problem, 45% consider themselves "in recovery." But recovery looks different for everyone: over 60% haven't had formal treatment, and 40% still use one or more substances.
@recoveryanswers.bsky.socialNearly 1 in 10 US adults have resolved a significant alcohol or drug problem. That’s 22 million people with lived recovery experience.
