What Recovery really means?

• Recovery is self-directed and empowering
• Recovery is holistic
• Recovery has cultural dimensions
• Recovery exists on a continuum of improved health and wellness
• Recovery emerges from HOPE and GRATITUDE
• Recovery involves a process of healing and self-definition
• Recovery involves addressing discrimination and transcending shame and stigma
• Recovery is supported by peers and allies
• Recovery involves (re)joining and (re)building a life in the community
• Recovery is a reality. It can, will, and does happen.

*Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, National Summit on Recovery Conference Report, 2005