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

From: Differences in addiction and recovery gains according to gender – gender barriers and specific differences in overall strengths growth

Recovery Strength Items

Recovery Barrier Items

Exercise regularly

Have untreated emotional or mental health problems

Have a GP

Make regular visits to the emergency room

Have regular dental checks

Regular use of health services

Have good nutrition

Smoke

Take care of your health

Have your driver’s licence revoked

Maintain a driving licence

Drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Maintain a bank account

Damage property

Able to pay bills

Been arrested

Maintain stable housing

Been charged with a criminal offence

Remain in steady employment

Been to prison

Further your education or training

Have bad debts

Start your own business

Were unable to pay the bills

Participate in family life

Regularly missed school or work

Plan for the future

Dropped out of school or work

Volunteer

Fired or suspended from work

 

Lose custody of children

Experience family violence