The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

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Tell us your views on the working definition of recovery from mental and substance use disorders. What do you like about the definition, and what changes do you suggest?

Substitute the word recovery for awareness. Awareness of what works. Go in that direction.

Everyone's "recovery" is different. If each person receiving services felt empowered to become aware of their own needs they are on the path toward change, and internalizing their responsibility instead of relying on others for making decisions. This is of course dependent on abilities, let them tell you what they are capable of doing.

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