
The Workers Who 'Just Get It': How Lived Experience Strengthens Addiction Recovery
New UNSW research shows peer workers with lived addiction experience bring unique expertise that transforms treatment outcomes and client trust.
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New UNSW research shows peer workers with lived addiction experience bring unique expertise that transforms treatment outcomes and client trust.