We know that addiction recovery works and that people can and do recover!

Who is this website for?

Great question!
It’s for anyone in recovery and those who simply would like to know more.

If you are in recovery, it doesn’t matter where you are on your recovery journey. 

If you’d like to know more about recovery, you’re in a great place. Read some of the inspiring stories that showcase what works, from those who have lived experience.

We hope that you will be informed and inspired through the contributions and the time you spend here in our community. 

This website showcases what works in recovery from various locations across England. 

The evidence is found in the people and their lived experience stories of recovery. 

Click on a location box to learn from others on their own journey:

Connection | Community | Hope | New Identity | Purpose | Empowerment |

Connection | Community | Hope | New Identity | Purpose | Empowerment |

Explore the themes that appeared through across people’s journey 

Share your story

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

  • The purpose of this website is to share the lived experience and stories of those in recovery to show what works.

  • We’ve worked with 4 regional recovery centres to capture the stories of what works in recovery.

  • Recovery is contagious. We’re thankful to people in recovery who are passionate to share their stories and in turn help others on their own journey.

  • People at these regional centres have been approached to be part of this Pathways to Recovery project. If you’d like to be involved please email d.patton@derby.ac.uk

  • There are common themes that run through people’s stories wherever it is that they’re based. These themes can be useful to help understand what works for different individuals.