Addiction & Recovery 101

Addiction & Recovery 101 is a foundational training designed to build understanding of

substance use disorders and recovery through evidence-based, trauma-informed, and

person-centered approaches. This session provides an in-depth look at the disease model of

addiction, diagnostic criteria, risk factors, and signs and symptoms across physical,

psychological, and behavioral domains. It also explores motivational interviewing

techniques, harm reduction strategies, and the role of lived experience in peer support

work.

Participants will gain knowledge of the stages of change, recovery-oriented systems of care

(ROSC), and the impact of stigma on treatment and recovery outcomes. The training

empowers peer recovery specialists and other frontline helpers to support people with

compassion, cultural humility, and practical tools that promote safety and self determination.