Professional
Technical
IVT
recovery capital
Internal and external resources available to support an individual's recovery from addiction.
Full Definition
A comprehensive concept encompassing all the personal, social, and environmental resources that contribute to initiating and sustaining recovery from substance use disorders. Recovery capital includes human capital (knowledge, skills, health), social capital (family support, recovery networks, community connections), physical capital (housing, transportation, financial resources), and cultural capital (beliefs, values, attitudes that support recovery). Higher levels of recovery capital are associated with better treatment outcomes and long-term recovery sustainability.
Usage
Usage note: Hyphenate when used as an adjective before a noun.
In Context
- "Assessment of the patient's recovery capital revealed strong family support but limited employment skills." — Treatment planning assessment
- "Building recovery capital through vocational training and peer support programs improves long-term outcomes." — Program evaluation report
Also known as
recovery resources
recovery assets
Contrasted with
recovery barriers
recovery obstacles
Don't confuse with
social support
treatment resources