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Submitted on May 12, 15:08 ET
USTX8 - SAMHSA Definition of Recovery
Modify the definition of recovery according to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
By: MasumaR
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Currently SAMHSAs definition of recovery for addictions is as follows:

  1. Improve health/wellness
  2. Self-directed life
  3. Strive to reach full potential

Notice how the word abstinence is not used within the definition when ASAM, TAAP along with many other leading health associations recognize addictions as a disease. In order to obtain appropriate and effective coverage, we need to recognize the realistic definition of addiction recovery to help provide the best quality care to patients/clients.

Submitted by MasumaR on May 12, 15:08 ET
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