Addiction recovery programs heal through love
OGDEN — There isn't a person alive who can't identify with experiencing pain in their life. But some former addicts say the means they chose to dull that pain caused them and their families untold grief. And they want to help others find their way out … Read more on StandardNet

New recovery program targets drug addiction in Unicoi County
Recover Appalachia has support group meetings every Thursday evening for anyone suffering from what Aldrich called a “life-controlling problem.” She also said that through the recovery support program, she hopes to get those affected by drug addiction … Read more on Johnson City Press (subscription)

Program helps people recover from addiction
About 14 months ago when he and his wife, Tiffany, walked through the doors of a local Christ-centered recovery program he knew they were in the right place. Johnson and his wife started attending Celebrate Recovery at Covenant United Methodist Church … Read more on Gadsden Times

The Sweetest Thing Part III
October marks seven years of being clean and straight thanks to the LDS Addiction Recovery Program, and I just want to share with you that the only way to overcome our addictions is through coming to the Savior.” My heart stopped and a hush came over … Read more on Meridian Magazine

Question by steel9maiden: What exactly is a therapeutic community?
Could you go into some detail please; the stuff that I found on Google gave one-sentence answers and were not very enlightening.

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Answer by soyabeanlover
support group ? ? Not sure myself :p

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Question by amcad: For anyone who’s been in a self-help/support group, what were the pros/benefits of the group?

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Answer by crash
Well as the name implies you will get support. You will make friends with people that are dealing with similar issue’s. You will get feed back on possible solutions that are easier to accept from someone who has been there vs. having no real hands on knowledge except out of a text book.

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Gloucester Goings On
Now meeting on Wednesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at St. John's Episcopal Church, 48 Middle St. “Learn to Cope” is a peer led support group for anyone struggling with a loved one's addiction. Call 508-801-3247 or visit …. GED help. Wellspring House Education … Read more on Gloucester Daily Times

TO YOUR HEALTH: Oct. 23
It is a free program that teaches cancer patients hands-on cosmetic techniques to help them cope with appearance-related side effects from chemotherapy and/or radiation treatments. Wig care, scarf and … Alcoholism is truly a family disease. No matter … Read more on Wicked Local

4 Steps to Deal with an Employee's Substance Abuse Problem
Check out a few local organizations to determine if they have any education materials or recommended resources for individuals dealing with substance abuse. Having a list of support groups, treatment facilities, and other resources lets you give your …
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OSAT Now Offering Online Substance Abuse Treatment for Those Recovering …
Online Substance Abuse Treatment (OSAT) is now offering comprehensive and effective online substance abuse treatment plans for those suffering with alcohol and drug addiction at http://www.onlinesubstanceabusetreatment.com/. Sacramento, California …
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Drug and Substance Abuse
The study recommended that demand reduction programmes should be established to enlighten and educate the public on the problem of drug abuse in addition to a policy on the treatment of addicts including establishment of non-stigmatising treatment and …
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Question by amcad: For anyone who’s been in a self-help/support group, what were the pros/benefits of the group?

Best answer:

Answer by crash
Well as the name implies you will get support. You will make friends with people that are dealing with similar issue’s. You will get feed back on possible solutions that are easier to accept from someone who has been there vs. having no real hands on knowledge except out of a text book.

Add your own answer in the comments!