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Abrahams, I. A., Ali, O., Davidson, L., Evans, A. C., King, J. K., Poplawski, P., & White, W. L. (2013). Practice guidelines for recovery and resilience oriented treatment. Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services. https://dbhids.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/practice-guidelines-1-1.pdf

Allwood, S., & White, W. L. (2011). A chronology of SMART recovery. Posted at www.williamwhitepapers.com

Angelovich, N., Karvinen, T., Panichelli-Mindel, S., Sampl, S., Scudder, M., Titus, J., & White, W. (2002). Clinical management of a multisite field trial of five outpatient treatments for adolescent substance abuse. In C. Webb, M. Scudder, Y. Kaminer, & R. Kadden (Eds.), The motivational enhancement therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy supplement: 7 sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy for adolescent cannabis users (Vol. 2, pp. 143–162). Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment

Arria, A. M., Mericle, A. A., Rallo, D., Moe, J., White, W. L., Winters, K. C., & O'Connor, G. (2013). Integration of parenting skills education and intervention in addiction treatment. Journal of Addiction Medicine, 7(1), 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1097/ADM.0b013e318270f7b0

Bamber, S., & White, W. (2011). Dialogue I: Recovery-oriented methadone maintenance

Bamber, S., & White, W. (2011). Dialogue II: Inside the recovery revolution. Condensed in: Bamber, S., & White, W. (2011). Shedding light on principles for a nascent recovery revolution. Addiction Today, 22(133), 34–35

Baumohl, J., & White, W. L. (2003). Treatment institutions. In J. Blocker, D. Fahey, & I. Tyrell (Eds.), Alcohol and temperance in modern history: An international encyclopedia (pp. 619–624). ABC-CLIO

Belanger, M. J., Sondhi, A., Mericle, A. A., Leidi, A., Klein, M., Collinson, B., Patton, D., White, W., Chen, H., Grimes, A., Conner, M., De Triquet, B., & Best, D. (2024). Assessing a pilot scheme of intensive support and assertive linkage in levels of engagement, retention, and recovery capital for people in recovery housing using quasi-experimental methods. Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment, 158, 209283. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.josat.2023.209283

Bell, J. S., Hagaman, A., Beattey, J., Fears, G., White, W. L., & Watson, D. P. (2025). Advancing peer support workforce research: Insights and recommendations through the lens of professionalization. Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment, 170, 209612. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.josat.2024.209612

Best, D., Bamber, S., Battersby, A., Gilman, M., Groshkova, T., Honor, S., McCartney, D., Yates, R., & White, W. (2010). Recovery and straw men: An analysis of the objections raised to the transition to a recovery model in UK addiction services. Journal of Groups in Addiction and Recovery, 5(3–4), 264–288. https://doi.org/10.1080/1556035X.2010.523362

Best, D., Edwards, M., Cano, I., Durrance, J., Lehman, J., & White, W. (2018). Strengths planning for building recovery capital. Counselor, 19(3), 32–37.

Best, D., Gow, J., Knox, T., Taylor, A., Groshkova, T., & White, W. L. (2012). Mapping the recovery stories of drinkers and drug users in Glasgow: Quality of life and its associations with measures of recovery capital. Drug and Alcohol Review, 31(3), 334–341. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1465-3362.2011.00321.x

Best, D., Gow, J., Taylor, A., Knox, A., & White, W. (2011). Recovery from heroin or alcohol dependence: A qualitative account of the recovery experience in Glasgow. Journal of Drug Issues, 41(3), 359–378. https://doi.org/10.1177/002204261104100303

Best, D., Groshkova, T., Sadler, J., Day, E., & White, W. (2011). What is recovery? Functioning and recovery stories of self-identified people in recovery in a services user group and their peer networks in Birmingham England. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 29(3), 293–313. https://doi.org/10.1080/07347324.2011.586270

Best, D., Honor, S., Karpusheff, J., Loudon, L., Hall, R., Groshkova, T., & White, W. L. (2012). Wellbeing and recovery functioning among substance users engaged in posttreatment recovery support groups. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 30, 397–406. https://doi.org/10.1080/07347324.2012.718956

Best, D., Loudon, L., Powell, D., McCluskey, C., Groshkova, T., & White, W. L. (2013). Identifying and recruiting recovery champions: Exploratory action research in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Journal of Groups in Addiction and Recovery, 8(3), 169–184. https://doi.org/10.1080/1556035X.2013.785209

Best, D., Rome, A., Hanning, K. A., White, W. L., Gossop, M., Taylor, A., & Perkins, A. (2010). Research for recovery: A review of the drugs evidence base. Scottish Government Social Research. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/socialresearch

Best, D., Rome, A., Hanning, K., White, W. L., Gossop, M., & Taylor, A. (2010). Road to recovery evidence base review: Report to the Scottish Government. University of West Scotland; Justice Analytical Services Division of Scottish Government.

Best, D., Sondhi, A., Hoffman, L., Best, J., Leidi, A., Grimes, A., Conner, M., De Triquet, R., White, W., Hilliard, B., Leonard, K., & Hutchison, A. (2023). Bridging the gap: Building and sustaining recovery capital in the transition from prison to recovery residences. Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 63(1), 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1080/10509674.2023.2286648

Best, D., White, W., & Hoffman, L. (2025). Reflections on initial attempts at the quantification of recovery capital. In D. Best & E. Hennessy (Eds.), The handbook of recovery capital: Understanding the science and practice (pp. 33-49). Bristol University Press.

Boyle, M. G., White, W. L., Corrigan, P. W., & Loveland, D. L. (2001). Behavioral health recovery management: A statement of principals. Fayette Companies and Chestnut Health Systems

Bunaciu, A., Sondhi, A., Best, D., Hennessy, E., Best, J., Belanger, M., Leidi, A., Grimes, A., Conner, M., De Triquet, R., & White, W. (2025). Longitudinal changes in recovery capital among recovery house residents with and without criminal legal system involvement: A Marginal Structural Modeling Analysis. Criminal Justice and Behavior. https://doi.org/10.1177/00938548251359584

Carroll, J. F. X., & White, W. L. (1981). Understanding burnout: Integrating individual and environmental factors within an ecological framework. In W. S. Paine (Ed.), Proceedings of the first national conference on burnout. Gwynedd Mercy College/Mercy Catholic Medical Center

Coyhis, D., & White, W. L. (2002). Alcohol problems in Native America: Changing paradigms and clinical practices. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 20(3–4), 157–165. https://doi.org/10.1300/J020v20n03_10

Coyhis, D., & White, W. L. (2006). Alcohol problems in Native America: The untold story of resistance and recovery – The truth about the lie. White Bison, Inc

Coyhis, D., & White, W. L. (2006). Alcohol problems in Native America: A new and provocative history. Counselor, 7(4), 54–56

Crowley, J. W., & White, W. L. (2004). Drunkard's refuge: The lessons of the New York State Inebriate Asylum. University of Massachusetts Press

Davidson, L., & White, W. (2007). The concept of recovery as an organizing principle for integrating mental health and addiction services. Journal of Behavioral Health Services and Research, 34(2), 109-120. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11414-007-9053-7

Davidson, L., & White, W. L. (2007). An integrated model of recovery-oriented behavioral health care. Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Mental Retardation Services

Davidson, L., & White, W. L. (2010). Recovery in mental health and addiction. Recovery to Practice Weekly Highlight, 14.

Davidson, L., White, W. L., Sells, D., Schmutte, T., O'Connell, M., Bellamy, C., & Rowe, M. (2010). Enabling or engaging? The nature and role of recovery support services in addiction recovery. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 28(4), 391–416. https://doi.org/10.1080/07347324.2010.511057

Deal, D. A., Folks, W. C., & White, W. L. (2011). Methadone maintenance patients in a residential rehabilitation program: The Eagleville experience

Dennis, M. L., & White, W. L. (1999). The legalization debate: Is there a middle ground? In J. Inciardi (Ed.), The drug legalization debate (pp. 75–100). Sage Publications. https://doi.org/10.4135/9781452232263.n4

Dennis, M. L., Webber, J. R., White, W. L., Senay, E., Adams, L., Bokos, P., Eisenberg, S., Fraser, J., Moran, M., Ravine, E., Rosenfeld, J., & Sodetz, A. (1996). Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN) Vol. 1: Administration, scoring and interpretation [Manual]. Chestnut Health Systems

Dezhakam, H., & White, W. L. (2021) Innovations in addiction treatment and recovery: The Story of Congress 60. Congress 60. Congress-60-Book-2021.pdf

Duffy, S., Best, D., McInerney, K., Thompson, H., Smith, D., Evans, V., Stebbings, R., & White, W. (2025). The Family Recovery Capital Framework, STAR Recovery, PROPS, Recovery Connections. Adfam. (UK Report). https://deriu82xba14l.cloudfront.net/file/2511/2025%20The%20Family%20Recovery%20Capital%20Framework.pdf

DuPont, R. L., McLellan, A. T., White, W. L., Merlo, L. J., & Gold, M. S. (2009). Setting the standard for recovery: Physicians' health programs. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 36(2), 159–171. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsat.2008.01.004

DuPont, R. L., Seppala, M. D., & White, W. L. (2016). The three missing elements in the treatment of substance use disorders: Lessons from the physician health programs. Journal of Addictive Diseases, 35(1), 3–7. https://doi.org/10.1080/10550887.2015.1102797

DuPont, R. L., Skipper, G. E., & White, W. L. (2008). Testing for recent alcohol use. Counselor, 9(2) 44–51; Student Assistance Journal, 20(1), 12–18

DuPont, R., & White, W. L. (2010). The role of the physician in addiction recovery management. http://www.facesandvoicesofrecovery.org

Eddie, D., White, W. L., Vilsaint, C. L., Bergman, B. G., & Kelly, J. F. (2021). Reasons to be cheerful: Personal, civic, and economic achievements after resolving an alcohol or drug problem in the United States population. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 35(4), 402–414. https://doi.org/10.1037/adb0000689

Erickson, C. K., & White, W. L. (2009). The neurobiology of addiction recovery. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 27(3), 338–345. https://doi.org/10.1080/07347320903014255

Evans, A. C., & White, W. L. (2013). "Recovery-oriented systems of care": Reflections on the meaning of a widely used phrase. Posted at multiple recovery advocacy web sites.

Evans, A. C., Achara-Abrahams, I., Lamb, R., & White, W. L. (2012). Ethnic-specific support systems as a method for sustaining long-term addiction recovery. Journal of Groups in Addiction and Recovery, 7(2–4), 171–188. https://doi.org/10.1080/1556035X.2012.705667

Evans, A. C., Heriza, J. G., & White, W. L. (2011). The art of recovery in Philadelphia: Murals as instruments of personal and community healing

Evans, A. C., Lamb, R., & White, W. L. (2013). The community as patient: Recovery-focused community mobilization in Philadelphia, 2005–2012. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 31(4), 450–465. https://doi.org/10.1080/07347324.2013.831672

Evans, A. C., Lamb, R., & White, W. L. (2014). Promoting resilience and recovery: Policy, clinical, and recovery support strategies to inhibit the intergenerational transmission of alcohol, drug, and related problems. Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services

Evans, A. C., White, W. L., & Lamb, R. (2013). The role of harm reduction in recovery-oriented systems of care: The Philadelphia experience. Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services

Fafaglia, B., & White, W. L. (2000). Developing an SAP code of ethics and professional standards. Student Assistance Journal, 12(2), 29–32. https://deriu82xba14l.cloudfront.net/file/57/2000-Developing-A-SAP-Code-of-Ethics.pdf

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