title: Peer-Delivered Recovery Support Services for Addictions in the United States: A Systematic Review.
abstract: This systematic review identifies, appraises, and summarizes the evidence on the effectiveness of peer-delivered recovery support services for people in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. Nine studies met criteria for inclusion in the review. They were assessed for quality and outcomes including substance use and recovery-related factors. Despite significant methodological limitations found in the included studies, the body of evidence suggests salutary effects on participants. Current limitations and recommendations for future research are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Center for Social Innovation, 200 Reservoir St. Suite 202, Needham, MA, 02494; Harvard Medical School, 5 Shattuck Street, Boston, MA, 02115. Electronic address: ebassuk@center4si.com.
authors.forename: Ellen L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Bassuk
authors.affiliation: Center for Social Innovation, 200 Reservoir St. Suite 202, Needham, MA, 02494.
authors.forename: Justine
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hanson
authors.affiliation: Center for Social Innovation, 200 Reservoir St. Suite 202, Needham, MA, 02494.
authors.forename: R Neil
authors.initials: RN
authors.lastname: Greene
authors.affiliation: Center for Social Innovation, 200 Reservoir St. Suite 202, Needham, MA, 02494.
authors.forename: Molly
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Richard
authors.affiliation: National Development and Research Institutes, 71 W 23rd St #8, New York, NY, 10010.
authors.forename: Alexandre
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Laudet
mesh_terms: D016739:Behavior, Addictive / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D003376:Counseling / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010379:Peer Group; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D014481:United States
keywords: Addiction; Peer support; Recovery; Recovery coaches; Systematic review