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Recovery- oriented care (ROC) is a guiding principle in addiction treatment. Traditionally, physicians have focused primarily on clinical recovery, defined as abstinence or symptom remission. ROC broadens this perspective through an integrated approach that provides structured attention to functional recovery (enhancing daily functioning in physical, psychological, and social domains), social recovery (developing or resuming societal roles), and personal recovery (developing a new identity beyond addiction). Central to ROC is a collaborative partnership, in which patients retain autonomy and are supported in finding meaning and purpose throughout their recovery process. This article outlines the principles and practical implementation of ROC and highlights the role of physicians in supporting recovery. Physicians can play a key role by actively referring patients to recovery-oriented resources within and beyond healthcare, such as mutual-support groups and community-based services, and by collaborating with cross-sector healthcare partners. Such an integrated approach can facilitate sustainable recovery and improves long-term outcomes.

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