SMART recovery for youth: a small, exploratory qualitative study examining the potential of a mutual-aid, peer support addictive behaviour change program for young people.

Alistair LumDespoina DamianidouKylie BaileyStephanie CasselKatherine UnwinAlison BeckPeter J KellyAngela ArgentFrank P DeaneSophie LangfordAmanda L BakerKristen McCarter

Published in: Addiction science & clinical practice (2023)

The findings point to considerations for developing youth specific mutual-aid groups, in particular a youth-targeted SMART Recovery program, such as by ensuring the conversation is youth-led and with an informal and flexible approach to guide group discussion.

Keyphrases

mental health
physical activity
young adults
quality improvement
human health
risk assessment
climate change