Per panelists, recovery is more than abstinence; it is rebuilding a meaningful life by restoring what?

• A. Relationships, purpose, identity, and stability
• B. Wealth and status
• C. Physical health only
• D. Career and education

Answer: (A)

Recovery isn’t just about stopping use; it’s about rebuilding a meaningful life by restoring relationships, purpose, identity, and stability. When people reconnect with family and friends, find meaningful work or activities, and develop a sense of who they are beyond the illness, they build a supportive, purposeful life that sustains long-term change. Stability—consistent routines, housing, finances, and access to care—creates a reliable foundation for growth and prevents relapse. Wealth and status aren’t the focus of this holistic view, and while physical health and career/education matter, they’re part of the broader four-part restoration described.