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    Staying Sober

    Staying Sober The hardest part of sobriety comes after residential treatment Addiction aftercare can be defined as continued recovery support or services that generally follow completion of a residential inpatient treatment program for drug or alcohol use…

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    The Journey to Happiness

    The Journey to Happiness   So many self-help books, so little time…  If I had a dollar for every “get happy” or “get rich” or “get organized” self-help book out there, I would be quite wealthy.  I…

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    Recovery Residences

    Recovery Residences The National Association of Recovery Residences (NARR) with the Society of Community Research and Action (SCRA) has developed a policy statement on the value of Recovery Residences.  Studies are showing the positive effects of these…

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    Recovery Addiction Aftercare Defined…

    Recovery Defined Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has established a working definition of recovery as a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach…

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    Addiction Treatment Aftercare

    Addiction Treatment Aftercare It is well documented that addiction is a devastating condition that affects millions of Americans. Most recent estimates suggest that, of the estimated 22.7 million individuals aged 12 or older in 2013 who need…