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Importance of Setting Goals in Recovery from Mental Illness and Substance Abuse
August 27, 2010 – 4:00 am

One of the most frustrating challenges for individuals in recovery from mental illness and substance abuse is setting goals. But without goals, there is no sense of progress or forward direction. And hope is required …

Writers In Treatment Hosts Second Annual Reel Recovery Film Festival
July 29, 2010 – 4:00 am

The Los Angeles-based nonprofit recovery organization for writers affected by alcoholism or substance abuse, Writers In Treatment (WIT), will be hosting its second annual Reel Recovery Film Festival from October 27–30 in Hollywood, California, and …

Benefits of Peer Recovery Support Systems
January 4, 2010 – 8:53 pm

It’s a long road back from addiction. The drug of choice can be alcohol, street or prescription drugs, or addictive gambling, spending, sex or eating. Although the faces of addiction are many, one outcome remains …