Addiction & Recovery 101 is a foundational training designed to build understanding of
substance use disorders and recovery through evidence-based, trauma-informed, and
person-centered approaches. This session provides an in-depth look at the disease model of
addiction, diagnostic criteria, risk factors, and signs and symptoms across physical,
psychological, and behavioral domains. It also explores motivational interviewing
techniques, harm reduction strategies, and the role of lived experience in peer support
work.

Participants will gain knowledge of the stages of change, recovery-oriented systems of care
(ROSC), and the impact of stigma on treatment and recovery outcomes. The training
empowers peer recovery specialists and other frontline helpers to support people with
compassion, cultural humility, and practical tools that promote safety and self determination.