Protocol - Unidimensional Assessment of Recovery Capital
- Annual Family Income
- Educational Attainment - Individual
- General Well-being
- Housing Instability Due to Affordability
- Internet Access
- Physical Activity - Neighborhood Environment
- Racial/Ethnic Discrimination - Recent and Lifetime
- Social Capital
- Social Isolation
- Social Networks
- Wealth
Description
The Brief Assessment of Recovery Capital (BARC-10) is a 10-item self-administered measure of individual recovery capital. Each question is rated on a 6-point scale, from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 6 (Strongly Agree). It is an abbreviated version of the 50-item measure of recovery capital, Assessment of Recovery Capital (ARC). Total scores can range from a minimum of 10 to a maximum of 60, with higher scores indicating greater recovery capital.
Specific Instructions
The Substance Use and Recovery Working Group (WG) notes that the BARC-10 is a quick, self-administered unidimensional assessment of recovery capital. In contrast, the Multidimensional Inventory of Recovery Capital (MIRC) is a more comprehensive multi-dimensional assessment that was validated in US populations and may be more sensitive to change.
Protocols may include terms and language that could be triggering to respondents. Investigators are encouraged to have resources in place to help respondents cope with triggers as needed.
Terminology related to substances, substance use, and recovery is fluid. Updates in protocol language may be appropriate based on circumstance. Suggestions for revision have been offered to update answer responses or other components of the questionnaires to account for the constantly changing landscape. These suggestions have not been tested or validated in research studies but may be considered by investigators to enhance relevance.
Availability
This protocol is freely available; permission not required for use.
Protocol
Brief Assessment of Recovery Capital (BARC-10)
Instructions: On a scale of 1 (Strongly disagree)to 6 (Strongly agree), please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements.
1. There are more important things to me in life than using substances.
1[ ]Strongly Disagree
2[ ]Disagree
3[ ]Somewhat Disagree
4[ ]Somewhat Agree
5[ ]Agree
6[ ]Strongly Agree
2. In general I am happy with my life.
1[ ]Strongly Disagree
2[ ]Disagree
3[ ]Somewhat Disagree
4[ ]Somewhat Agree
5[ ]Agree
6[ ]Strongly Agree
3. I have enough energy to complete the tasks I set myself.
1[ ]Strongly Disagree
2[ ]Disagree
3[ ]Somewhat Disagree
4[ ]Somewhat Agree
5[ ]Agree
6[ ]Strongly Agree
4. I am proud of the community I live in and feel part of it.
1[ ]Strongly Disagree
2[ ]Disagree
3[ ]Somewhat Disagree
4[ ]Somewhat Agree
5[ ]Agree
6[ ]Strongly Agree
5. I get lots of support from friends.
1[ ]Strongly Disagree
2[ ]Disagree
3[ ]Somewhat Disagree
4[ ]Somewhat Agree
5[ ]Agree
6[ ]Strongly Agree
6. I regard my life as challenging and fulfilling without the need for using drugs or alcohol.
1[ ]Strongly Disagree
2[ ]Disagree
3[ ]Somewhat Disagree
4[ ]Somewhat Agree
5[ ]Agree
6[ ]Strongly Agree
7. My living space has helped to drive my recovery journey.
1[ ]Strongly Disagree
2[ ]Disagree
3[ ]Somewhat Disagree
4[ ]Somewhat Agree
5[ ]Agree
6[ ]Strongly Agree
8. I take full responsibility for my actions.
1[ ]Strongly Disagree
2[ ]Disagree
3[ ]Somewhat Disagree
4[ ]Somewhat Agree
5[ ]Agree
6[ ]Strongly Agree
9. I am happy dealing with a range of professional people.
1[ ]Strongly Disagree
2[ ]Disagree
3[ ]Somewhat Disagree
4[ ]Somewhat Agree
5[ ]Agree
6[ ]Strongly Agree
10. I am making good progress on my recovery journey.
1[ ]Strongly Disagree
2[ ]Disagree
3[ ]Somewhat Disagree
4[ ]Somewhat Agree
5[ ]Agree
6[ ]Strongly Agree
Scoring:
The score for each question is added together to create the participant’s total score. Total scores can range from 10 to 60. The abbreviated 10-item measure of recovery capital captured item representation from all 10 original subscales, was invariant across participant’s geographic locality, gender, had high internal consistency (α = .90), and concurrent validity with the original measure (rpb =.90).
Personnel and Training Required
None
Equipment Needs
None
Requirements
| Requirement Category | Required |
|---|---|
| Major equipment | No |
| Specialized training | No |
| Specialized requirements for biospecimen collection | No |
| Average time of greater than 15 minutes in an unaffected individual | No |
Mode of Administration
Self-administered questionnaire
Lifestage
Adult
Participants
18 years or older
Selection Rationale
The Brief Assessment of Recovery Capital (BARC-10) is widely adopted and is a shorter version of a well-validated tool, the ARC (Assessment of Recovery Capital).
Language
English, Spanish
Standards
| Standard | Name | ID | Source |
|---|
Derived Variables
None
Process and Review
Not Applicable
Protocol Name from Source
Brief Assessment of Recovery Capital (BARC-10)
Source
Vilsaint, C. L., Kelly, J. F., Bergman, B. G., Groshkova, T., Best, D., & White, W. (2017). Development and validation of a Brief Assessment of Recovery Capital (BARC-10) for alcohol and drug use disorder. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 177, 71-76. doi:10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2017.03.022
General References
Ashford, R. D., Brown, A. M., Ashford, A., & Curtis, B. (2019). Recovery dialects: A pilot study of stigmatizing and nonstigmatizing label use by individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology, 27(6), 530-535. doi:10.1037/pha0000286
Best, D. W., Haslam, C., Staiger, P., Dingle, G., Savic, M., Bathish, R., … Lubman, D. I. (2016). Social networks and recovery (SONAR): Characteristics of a longitudinal outcome study in five therapeutic communities in Australia. International Journal of Therapeutic Communities, 37(3), 131-139. doi:10.1108/TC-04-2016-0012
Galanter, M., White, W. L., Hunter, B., & Khalsa, J. (2024). Internet-based, continuously available Narcotics Anonymous meetings: A new resource for access to Twelve Step support for abstinence. American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 50(3), 321-327. doi:10.1080/00952990.2024.2309648
Kelly, J. F., Greene, M. C., & Bergman, B. G. (2018). Beyond abstinence: Changes in indices of quality of life with time in recovery in a nationally representative sample of U.S. adults. Alcoholism, Clinical and Experimental Research, 42(4), 770-780. doi:10.1111/acer.13604
Thompson, R. A., Johnson, D., Ashworth, M., & Stott, M. (2024). Establishing quality and outcome measures for recovery housing: A tiered approach supporting service evolution. Community Mental Health Journal, 60(4), 681-690. doi:10.1007/s10597-023-01219-6
Protocol ID
590502
Variables
Export Variables| Variable Name | Variable ID | Variable Description | dbGaP Mapping |
|---|
Measure Name
Recovery Capital
Release Date
January 30, 2025
Definition
Recovery capital is the entire set of internal and external strength-based resources that can be brought to bear on a recovery attempt.
Purpose
Recovery capital is a strong predictor of remission and is recommended for use in addiction treatment placement criteria.
Keywords
relationships, support networks, community connections, housing, financial stability, transportation, skills, education, health, employment, values, beliefs, norms, cultural identity, recovery, substance use, substance use disorder, addiction, recovery capital, brief scale, alcohol, remission
Measure Protocols
| Protocol ID | Protocol Name |
|---|---|
| 590501 | Multidimensional Assessment of Recovery Capital |
| 590502 | Unidimensional Assessment of Recovery Capital |