The role of peer support and mutual aid in reducing harm from alcohol, drugs and tobacco in 2020. (October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Manning, Victoria; Kelly, Peter J.; Baker, Amanda L.
• Is Part Of: Addictive behaviors. Volume 109(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-10
• Subjects: Substance abuse -- Periodicals; Alcoholism -- Periodicals; Drug addiction -- Periodicals; Nicotine addiction -- Periodicals; Smoking -- Periodicals; Gambling -- Psychological aspects -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 362.29
• DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2020.106480
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0306-4603

Abstract

Highlights: This Special Issue presents recent developments in and insights into peer support and mutual aid. Peer support should be offered as integrated/continuing care in addiction treatment. Alternatives to 12-Step approaches look promising but require empirical evaluation. Delivery modes (e.g., telephone, online) and peer roles have expanded.