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Lived Experience in New Models of Care for Substance Use Disorder

A Systematic Review of Peer Recovery Support Services and Recovery Coaching

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About the Course

This systematic review explores the role of Peer Recovery Support Services (PRSS) and recovery coaching in addressing Substance Use Disorder (SUD). PRSS involve peer-driven mentoring, education, and support provided by individuals with lived recovery experience to assist those struggling with SUD. The study evaluates existing literature on PRSS across various treatment settings, highlighting positive outcomes such as reduced substance use, improved treatment retention, and greater satisfaction. However, methodological limitations, inconsistencies in peer role definitions, and a lack of rigorous research remain challenges. The authors emphasize the need for further investigation to standardize PRSS roles, develop training guidelines, and identify conditions under which these services are most effective.

This course is based on the reading online article, Lived Experience in New Models of Care for Substance Use Disorder created by David Eddie, Ph.D. et al in 2019.

Publication Details

Publication Date: frontiers in Psychology Jun 2019

Course Material Authors

Course Material Authors authored the material only, and were not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

David Eddie, Ph.D.

Dr. David Eddie is a clinical researcher at the Recovery Research Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Harvard Medical School. His work focuses on addiction recovery and the implementation of peer-based support interventions. This is his first work published in a peer-reviewed journal.

Lauren Hoffman, Ph.D.

Lauren Hoffman is a researcher at the Recovery Research Institute. Her expertise includes systematic reviews and the evaluation of recovery-based interventions. This is her first work published in a peer-reviewed journal.

Course Creator

Danny Wamsley, LCASA

Danny Wamsley is a licensed addiction specialist with a clinical certification with the National Association of Dual Diagnosis (NADD). Danny currently works in manage care as a DSS liaison. His primary goal is to provide consultation to social workers who are involved with child-protective services and In-Home Services. Danny also has 10+ years of experience working with individuals diagnosed with intellectual disability and substance use. Danny’s professional interests include addictions/recovery, intellectual disability, foster care, military, trauma, and domestic violence.

Target Audience

Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.

Learning Objectives

After taking this activity, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Define the potential benefits of Peer Recovery Support Services (PRSS) in reducing relapse rates, improving treatment retention, and enhancing satisfaction among individuals with Substance Use Disorder (SUD).
  2. 2 Identify the methodological challenges and gaps in the existing research on PRSS and recovery coaching.
  3. 3 Discuss the implications of standardizing PRSS roles and training protocols to improve the efficacy of peer-based interventions in SUD care.

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The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.

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Course Creator

Danny Wamsley, LCASA – No relevant financial relationships.

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There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.

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Course Details

1.5 CE Hours
Reading Online
Course 103660

Profession Group

  • Addictions
  • Addictions

Related Topics

Peer Public Health

Availability

This course is available until Jan 29th, 2035.

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