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On The Road To Recovery:
StartYourRecovery.org is a resource for individuals who may be struggling with substance use disorder.
For a little more background, Start Your Recovery was developed by bringing together substance use disorder treatment experts from leading nonprofit, academic, and government institutions. Through this resource, people in recovery can hear stories from people with similar experiences, discover the answers they need for recognizing and dealing with substance use disorder, and locate support. You can learn more about us HERE.
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Recovering From Substance Abuse?
Is someone you love recovering from substance misuse?
Learn what you can do to help: https://startyourrecovery.org/
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Guidance Through Challenges:
Is someone you love facing challenges related to substance use? Here are a few tips and guiding questions to help you start a conversation:
https://startyourrecovery.org/treatment/supporting-a-loved-one/seeking-treatment
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Learn The Signs:
Learn to recognize the signs of a drug or alcohol problem:
https://startyourrecovery.org/signs
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Signs Of Alcohol Poisoning:
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Please call and talk to someone. You ARE precious.
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Immediate Mental Health Resources Around The World:
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Start Your Recovery was developed by bringing together substance use disorder treatment experts from leading nonprofit, academic, and government institutions. Through this resource, people in recovery can hear stories from people with similar experiences, discover the answers they need for recognizing and dealing with substance use disorder, and locate support. You can learn more about us HERE.
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