Recovery Framework
Four Dimensions of Recovery
Health
Making informed choices that support physical and emotional health and well-being.
Home
Having a stable and safe place to live.
Purpose
Conducting meaningful daily activities and endeavors. Having the independence, income, and resources to participate in society.
Community
Having relationships and social networks that provide support, friendship, love, and hope.
Definition of recovery, 10 Guiding Principles of Recovery, and four dimensions of recovery provided by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, SAMHSA.gov.
Research Briefs
It takes an average of 17 years for research to make it into practice. Our goal at Recovery Iowa is to provide a fast overview of current research to help recovery organizations leverage evidence in their daily decision-making.
Peer Recovery Support Services and Recovery Coaching for Substance Use Disorder: A Systematic Review
February 17th, 2026
Evidence-Based Interventions for Preventing Substance Use in Adolescents
February 4th, 2026
What to Know About 7-OH, the New Vape Shop Hazard
January 29th, 2026
Bringing Recovery Housing to Scale in Ohio: Lessons Learned
January 21st, 2026
Financial Landscape of Recovery Housing in the United States
January 21st, 2026
One-Stop Shopping for Recovery? A Systematic Review of the Evidence on U.S. Recovery Community Centers
January 8th, 2026
Recovery-Supportive Interventions for People with Substance Use Disorders: A Scoping Review
January 8th, 2026
Enhancing Substance Use Disorder Recovery through Integrated Physical Activity and Behavioral Interventions: A Comprehensive Approach to Treatment and Prevention
January 8th, 2026
Peer-Based Recovery Support Services Delivered at Recovery Community Organizations: Predictors of Improvements in Individual Recovery Capital
December 18, 2025
How to Measure the Effectiveness of Recovery Community Centers: Insights Gained From a Nationwide Survey of Directors of RCCs
December 18, 2025