Abstinence-based Recovery

Abstinence-based Recovery

Once addict have lost control over their substance abuse it is unlikely that they will ever regain it. This most effective solution to their problem will be to just completely give up using the substance. This is referred to as abstinence-based recovery.

Michelle Amerman
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