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Recovery

Substance use and mental health conditions impact individuals from all walks of life, and across all age groups. While these conditions are common, recurrent, and often serious, they are preventable and treatable; and many individuals do recover.

In 2022, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reaffirmed its definition of recovery as “a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential” (SAMHSA, 2012). The process of recovery is highly personal and occurs via many pathways. It may include clinical treatment, medications, faith-based approaches, peer support, family support, self-care, and other approaches

Source: SAMHSA, 2023. Recovery from Substance Use and Mental Health Problems Among Adults in the United States. Retrieved from https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/pep23-10-00-001.pdf on September 9, 2024.

Self-Help Groups

Apps

  • Smart Recovery Mobile App

    The tools, support, and resources you need right at your fingertips.
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  • The Phoenix App

    Offers a range of features designed to enhance the recovery journey for individuals looking for the healing qualities of community. Register for free Phoenix or partner-led events, join interest and location-based spaces, connect with other members, and track and celebrate your sobriety journey.

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