RT Article
T1 “It Depends on What You Consider Recovery”: Perceptions of Client Cannabis Use Among Peer Recovery Coaches
JF Journal of drug issues
VO 54
IS 4
SP 503
OP 520
A1 Pasman, Emily
A2 Clift, Jenny
A2 Broman, Michael
A2 Madden, Erin Fanning
A2 Agius, Elizabeth
A2 Resko, Stella M. 1978-
LA English
YR 2024
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/190247032X
AB Peer recovery coaches (PRCs), direct service providers with lived experience in recovery, are a growing sector of the substance use workforce. As rates of cannabis use increase nationwide, including among treatment-seeking populations, many PRCs will work with clients who wish to use cannabis for medical or recreational purposes. This study explores how PRCs perceive the use of cannabis among clients in treatment or recovery services. Semi-structured phone interviews were completed with 28 PRCs in Michigan. Inductive thematic analysis was used to document PRCs’ perceptions of client cannabis use, including overall trends, potential benefits, and concerns. While participants indicated a desire to support clients’ autonomy, and many were able to identify potential benefits of cannabis use, they also expressed concerns about the quality of clients’ recovery and difficulties managing personal biases. Findings highlight key areas for training and technical assistance to assist PRCs in their work with clients who use cannabis.
K1 Recovery
K1 Treatment
K1 Harm Reduction
K1 Attitudes
K1 Perceptions
K1 Cannabis
K1 recovery coach
K1 peer recovery
DO 10.1177/00220426231176446