The Preventing Harm, Promoting Recovery: Scotland’s Alcohol & Drugs Strategic Plan (2026-2035) recognises that recovery is a deeply personal process that looks different for everyone but is grounded in people having agency and support to improve their health and wellbeing.
Recovery-oriented systems of care is about supporting people who have experience of alcohol and/or drugs to access the services they need to achieve recovery.
Our network of services and support is easy to navigate. We offer a range of person-centred options to improve health and wellbeing for individuals and for those affected by someone else’s recovery.
Please send us an email at his.alcoholanddrugs@nhs.scot if you:
- have a question about our programme or resources
- would like to speak to a member of our team about our work
How people told us they experience recovery
These personas were created with Harbour Ayrshire and people who have experience of recovery from alcohol or drug use, either personally or through supporting a family member. They are archetypal profiles based on real stories and experiences shared by people who have lived through addiction and recovery
Practical Support
Practical support to learn about recovery and working together. They also make sure different views are heard and used to improve services.
Understanding independent advocacy
Resources that embed independent advocacy in Health and Social Care Partnership strategic structures, support recovery, and improve health outcomes for people who require access to alcohol and drug services.
What does a recovery-oriented system of care look like?
This map shows how different groups and services work together to help people recover from alcohol or drug use. It helps people understand who can provide support and how they can work together to help someone in their recovery.
What people told us helps them to recover
These recovery road maps have been created with Harbour Ayrshire and individuals with experience of recovery from alcohol or drug use or whose lives have been affected by someone else’s recovery.