Flourishing during stages of substance use recovery among members of The Phoenix
A United States sober-active community
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22076085 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Katie M Heinrich (0000-0002-6837-408X, Phoenix Science and Technology (United States), corresponding author), Beth Collinson (0000-0001-8517-2087, Phoenix Science and Technology (United States)), Jacquelyn Hillios (Phoenix Science and Technology (United States)) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Pages | 1683975-1683975 |
| Publication date | 2025-12-09 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1683975 |
| PMID | 41446527 |
| OpenAlex | W4417146107 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 29 |
Background Substance use recovery is increasingly understood as a holistically process of personal and social growth rather than abstinence alone. This aligns with the concept of human flourishing, which is understudied in recovery communities. This study aimed to assess self-reported changes in flourishing among members of The Phoenix, a nationwide sober-active community, and to examine whether flourishing differed by recovery stage and length of membership. Methods Members in recovery ( N = 540; 22.8% in early recovery; 45.7% with <1 year of membership) completed a retrospective (“thentest”) cross-sectional survey, rating their flourishing at joining and currently using the 12-item Secure Flourishing Index. Nonparametric analyses examined changes in flourishing and differences by membership length while adjusting for recovery stage. Results Members in early recovery reported significantly lower flourishing at joining. Overall flourishing increased by 33.3% from joining to present, with significant improvements across all six subdomains. Members with 5 + years of membership reported greater perceived increases than those with <1 year ( p < 0.05). Both recovery stage and membership length contributed uniquely to the ANOCOVA, ƒ (4,534) = 10.3, p < 0.01. Discussion Flourishing increased across recovery stages and membership length in The Phoenix community. Findings suggest that participation in recovery communities such as The Phoenix may enhance flourishing, supporting their value as community-based resources for sustained recovery and public health; however longitudinal research is needed
Community participation · Flourishing · Longitudinal study · Phoenix · Public health · Substance use · Community Health and Development · Opioid Use Disorder Treatment · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
Conceptualizing Recovery Capital
Recovery Capital as Prospective Predictor of Sustained Recovery, Life Satisfaction, and Stress Among Former Poly-Substance Users
Psychological safety mediates attendance and recovery-related outcomes within the Phoenix
Does Flourishing Mental Health Improve Perceived Quality of Life
Sense of Purpose in Life and Likelihood of Future Illicit Drug Use or Prescription Medication Misuse
Does Flourishing Reduce Engagement in Unhealthy and Risky Lifestyle Behaviours in Emerging Adults
Overcoming alcohol and other drug addiction as a process of social identity transition
Turning points toward drug addiction recovery
Inkspots and ice cream cones
Perspectives on addiction recovery
Whole person recovery from substance use disorder
Guidelines for improving the stringency of response shift research using the thentest
Integrating response shift into health-related quality of life research
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