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(CLOSED) Definition of Recovery

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The ideas and comments below were submitted in response to SAMHSA’s request for feedback on the working definition of recovery and the guiding principles that support recovery (http://blog.samhsa.gov/2011/08/12/recovery-defined-%E2%80%93-give-us-your-feedback/). The forum closed on August 26th and is no longer accepting
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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?

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  1. The two definitions for mental health and substance abuse should be separated,they are not the same.

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    • Add: Recovery is a spiritual reconnection that strengthens hope and prevents relapse during crisis.

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      • The definition is fine. It captures the spirit. It would be difficult for me to guess others views.

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        • Support the Dignity of Risk

          Recovery involves the dignity of risk; the ability for all of us to make our own choices and mistakes, and to learn from them, rather than be protected from making mistakes.

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