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Recovery housing plays a critical role in supporting individuals with substance use disorders on their path to long-term recovery.
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2,772 overdose deaths reported in Arizona in November 2023
The State of Recovery Housing in Arizona
To meet this need, Arizona has a growing network of recovery homes. As of 2021, the Arizona Recovery Housing Association (AzRHA) had certified over 100 recovery homes across the state (AzRHA, 2021).
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2,772 overdose deaths reported in Arizona in November 2023
The State of Recovery Housing in Arizona
To meet this need, Arizona has a growing network of recovery homes. As of 2021, the Arizona Recovery Housing Association (AzRHA) had certified over 100 recovery homes across the state (AzRHA, 2021).
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SAMHSA emphasizes that recovery housing should be centered on the four dimensions of recovery: health, home, purpose, and community. Research supports the effectiveness of recovery-oriented approaches.
Best Practice 1: Be Recovery-Oriented
A study by Jason et al. (2006) found that individuals living in recovery-oriented Oxford Houses had significantly lower substance use rates, higher monthly income, and lower incarceration rates compared to those in usual aftercare.
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Recovery housing should tailor services to each resident’s unique needs, preferences, and strengths.
Best Practice 2: Promote Person-Centered, Individualized, and Strengths-Based Approaches
A study by Polcin et al. (2010) found that sober living houses, which emphasize individualized and strengths-based approaches, were associated with improvements in abstinence, employment, and criminal justice involvement.
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The social model of recovery emphasizes peer support, mutual aid, and a strong sense of community.
Best Practice 3: Incorporate the Social Model of Recovery
Research by Borkman et al. (1998) highlights the effectiveness of the social model in promoting long-term recovery.
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Recovery housing must be responsive to the cultural needs of diverse populations. Arizona has a significant Latino and Native American population, making cultural competence a key priority.
Best Practice 4: Promote Equity and Cultural Competence
SAMHSA’s Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) 59 provides guidance on improving cultural competence in behavioral health services.
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Certification is a key tool for ensuring quality and safety in recovery housing.
Best Practice 5: Ensure Quality, Integrity, and Resident Safety, and Reject Patient Brokering
Arizona has passed legislation to combat patient brokering, and the Arizona Recovery Housing Association (AzRHA) offers voluntary certification for recovery homes meeting quality standards.