Still today many people believe that if they are abstinent they are in 'recovery.' But research has shown it takes more than just abstinence to maintain a long-lasting sober lifestyle. Therefore, health officials have devised a working definition of 'recovery' that reflects other facets. Read more...

Learning to Live a Sober Life:

• Developing Healthy Relationships
  
• Developing a Drug-Free Lifestyle
  
• Dealing With the Past

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SAMHSA's Working Definition of Recovery originally appeared on About.com Alcoholism on Thursday, January 19th, 2012 at 00:01:48.

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