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Table 1 Final set of included items in the Strengths And Barriers Recovery Scale (SABRS) (n = 32)

From: Measuring capital in active addiction and recovery: the development of the strengths and barriers recovery scale (SABRS)

Recovery strength items

Recovery Barrier items

- Exercise regularly

- Have a GP

- Have regular dental checks

- Have good nutrition

- Take care of your health

- Maintain a driving license

- Maintain a bank account

- Able to pay your bills

- Maintain stable housing

- Remain in steady employment

- Further your education or training

- Start your own business

- Participate in family life

- Plan for the future

- Volunteer

- Have untreated emotional or mental health problems

- Make regular visits to the emergency room

- Regular use of health services

- Smoke

- Have your drivers’ license revoked

- Drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs

- Damage property

- Been arrested

- Been charged with a criminal offence

- Been to prison

- Have bad debts

- Were unable to pay the bills

- Regularly missed school or work

- Dropped out of school or college

- Fired or suspended from work

- Lose custody of children

- Experience family violence