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 have…
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 recovery…
Recovery Addiction Aftercare Defined…
Recovery Addiction Aftercare 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…
Much Needed 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…
Addiction Aftercare
What is Addiction Aftercare? 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 disorder. Aftercare can consist of a variety…