The research behind the framework.
Every figure on this site, and every domain in the framework, maps to published recovery science. Here are the sources.
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Every figure, traced to its source.
Recovery capital is among the strongest predictors of long-term recovery maintenance.
Difficulty managing negative emotions is among the most common relapse triggers.
Self-directed responsibility predicts higher program-completion rates.
Recovery identity is one of the most consistent predictors of sustained abstinence.
Active goal pursuit is a significant protective factor against relapse.
All eight domains map onto SAMHSA's four recovery dimensions: health, home, purpose, community.
The research behind two more domains.
Self-compassion supports emotional recovery and reduces shame-driven relapse.
Helping others in recovery (the "helper principle") strengthens one's own sustained recovery.