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August 1, 2014
New Paradigms for Recovery
This issue contains details of the New Paradigm for Recovery: Making Recovery - and Not Relapse - the Expected Outcome of Addiction Treatment and a Q & A with Dr. Robert DuPont, the creator of the paradigm. Also included in this month's newsletter is research about neighborhood safety, social network characteristics, text messaging as an aid for behavior change, and how facilitating involvement in activities during treatment may aid engagement and long-term recovery. 
Q & A with Dr. Robert DuPont about the New Paradigm for Recovery: Making Recovery - and Not Relapse - the Expected Outcome of Addiction Treatment
The New Paradigm is a system of care management that makes individuals with substance use problems accountable for their alcohol and drug use to promote long-term recovery. 
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Does neighborhood safety impact recovery outcomes?
Perceived Neighborhood Safety, Recovery Capital, and Successful Outcomes Among Mothers 10 years after Substance Abuse Treatment
Neighborhood safety is known to impact overall health and wellbeing. Might it also play a role in substance use disorder recovery rates? This long-term study addresses this very question. 
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If cost was not a factor in accessing substance use disorder treatment, would it impact who got care?
Repeated Addiction Treatment use in Sweden: A National Register Database Study
If cost was not a factor in accessing substance use disorder treatment, would it impact who got care? Although privatized healthcare makes it difficult to answer this question in the US system, researchers in Sweden – with its universal healthcare model – offers some perspective. 
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Substance-related behaviors and attitudes of individuals' social networks strongly impact recovery course
Personal Network Characteristics of Youth in Substance Use Treatment: Motivation for and Perceived Difficulty of Positive Network Change
In this study of treatment seeking adolescents, authors set out to find what most influences their motivation and confidence to decrease individuals who are risky to recovery and to increase those who are recovery-supportive. 
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Research suggests youth recovery may be strengthened by 12-step peer support but the mechanisms through which that support happens may be different for young adults than adults 
Young Adults, Social Networks and Addiction Recovery: Post Treatment Changes in Social Ties and Their Role as a Mediator of 12-Step Participation
Several studies show 12-step mutual-help organizations (MHOs) benefit adults by providing the foundation to increase friends that support recovery and to decrease friends that pose risks to recovery. However, research suggests youth recovery may be strengthened by MHO participation in different ways than their older counterparts, raising the question, is this also true for young adults? 
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Can txts 2 yng ppl boost rcvry rts? 
Substance Use Recovery Outcomes Among a Cohort of Youth Participating in a Mobile-based Texting Aftercare Pilot Program
Text messaging is currently the #1 mode of communication for American youth. A recent pilot study tested whether recovery-based text messages after treatment can decrease relapse for adolescents and young adults during those crucial, early post-treatment weeks. Can txts 2 yng ppl boost rcvry rts? 
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Can hobby group participation during residential treatment prevent dropout from treatment?
Participation in a Novel Treatment Component During Residential Substance Use Treatment is Associated with Improved Outcome: a Pilot Study 
Can hobby groups improve residential substance use disorder treatment? In this pilot study, authors found that a horticulture activity group might be a promising and novel approach to aid recovery growth. 
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Introducing our Advisory Board:
A. Thomas Horvath
A. Tom Horvath, Ph.D., is a California licensed and board certified clinical psychologist (ABPP). Dr. Horvath is the founder and CEO of Practical Recovery (www.practicalrecovery.com), a San Diego based self-empowering addiction treatment system which includes two residential treatment facilities, a sober living home, and outpatient services. He is past president of the American Psychological Association’s Society of Addiction Psychology (Division 50; www.apa.org), the world’s largest organization of addiction psychologists. He is the author of Sex, Drugs, Gambling & Chocolate: A Workbook for Overcoming Addictions, which is listed by the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies as a “Self-Help Book of Merit." He has been president of SMART Recovery (an international, non-profit, science-based, self-empowering addiction support group) for many years (www.smartrecovery.org). He teaches graduate courses on substance abuse at Alliant International University, and was previously adjunct instructor in Leadership Studies at the University of San Diego.
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September is Recovery Month!
Next month is recovery month! This year celebrates 25 years of recovery. Watch out for our stories next month! Learn more about what is going on here. 
Featured Recovery Organization:
Learn to Cope
Learn to Cope is a support organization that offers education, resources, peer support and hope for parents and family members coping with a loved one addicted to opioids or other drugs.
Click here to learn more about this peer-led support network. 
For Those Suffering from Addiction, Recovery is The Most Likely Outcome- But How Do We Get There from There?  
RRI Director, Dr. John Kelly, spoke with Dr. Gene Beresin at the Clay Center for Young Health Minds about "For Those Suffering From Addiction, Recovery Is The Most Likely Outcome—But How Do We Get There From Here?"
Click here to listen to the podcast and click here to read more.   
Massachusetts passes landmark SUD legislation for manditory insurance coverage for treatment without authorization 
Massachusetts' Gov. Deval Patrick signs new last that requires insurers to reimburse patients for addiction treatment from licensed counselors and removes prior-authorization requirements for outpatient substance abuse treatment. 
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PublicHealth.org is dedicated to connecting patients, students and professionals to the latest and most useful healthcare information and resources available. They have a page dedicated to addiction. 
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Recovery Stories
"In the last two years I have started to understand and forgive myself."
- Donna, age 45, 2 years, 10 months in recovery
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Dr. A's Blog: Move towards change. Recovery now is becoming more and more about taking action to repair and build a strong structure
In order to effect and maintain a solid and contented recovery, many people often try to repair and make amends for some of the damage incurred during active addiction. This may not be a welcome exercise but remember the goal – freedom and peae of mind! 
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