Self-Care in Addiction Recovery: A Scoping Review.

This is a scoping review, not a test of whether self-care interventions work. Study designs and definitions of self-care were heterogeneous, and synthesis was difficult. The review did not assess risk of bias in individual studies. Publication bias cannot be ruled out because negative or non-significant findings may be underrepresented. Included sources were not only trials; they also included reviews, book chapters, a dissertation, policy documents and expert opinion papers. Evidence came from diverse populations and settings, so it may not apply to every patient group.

The authors declare no conflicts of interest. Funding is named as Universitat Rovira i Virgili.

Do not read this review as evidence that mindfulness, CBT, digital tools or harm reduction are effective for addiction recovery. It mapped 30 documents, did not assess risk of bias, and says long-term impact needs further research.