Recovery from substance use issues is a personal journey that depends on the individual's perspective. It is not a destination that is achieved but rather a process of gaining improvement. Recovery involves voluntarily controlling substance use and maximizing health and well-being while participating fully in society. Services can help facilitate recovery through treatment, support, and connecting individuals to recovery communities and mutual aid groups. Recovery principles emphasize hope, empowerment, social support networks, and focusing on individuals' strengths rather than deficits.