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

Victoria Manning, Peter J. Kelly, Amanda L. Baker

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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.
Original languageEnglish
Article number106480
Number of pages3
JournalAddictive Behaviors
Volume109
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2020

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