Recovery Language and Terms

Addictionary® - Recovery Research Institute

Glossaries: Addiction, Recovery, Treatment, & Health Insurance Terms - Recovery Connection @ Lakeview Health

Glossary of Addiction Terms - BrightView Health

Plain Language Guide - National Association for Court Management

Recovery Definitions - NAADAC (The Association for Addiction Professionals)

Recovery-Oriented Language Guide - Mental Health Coordinating Council

SAMHSA's Working Definition & 10 Guiding Principles of Recovery from Mental Disorders and/or Substance Use Disorders

Stairway to Recovery: Glossary of Terms @ University of Pennsylvania & American Society of Addiction Medicine

Why Inclusive Language is Essential to Our Mental Health - Edgewood Health Network

Words Matter: Reporting on Mental Health Conditions - American Psychiatric Association

Words Matter - Terms to Use and Avoid When Talking About Addiction - National Institute on Drug Abuse