Categoria: Sober living
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What is an Oxford House? Purpose Get Support Now
At the Oxford House World Convention held annually, Oxford Houses throughout the country vote for representatives to the World Council. The World Council is comprised of 12 members, 9 of which presently live in an Oxford House, 3 who are alumni. Members are elected each year at the Oxford House World Convention. Q. How long…
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MASH MASH Standards
Massachusetts Alliance for Sober Housing (MASH) serves as the primary agency for accountability of all certified homes in Massachusetts. Our organization also provides supervision and training for sober homes, and maintains a database of more than 180 MASH-certified sober homes.MASH’s recovery values emphasize health, home, purpose, and community. Successful sober homes establish and reinforce healthy…
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Carrie Fisher, Augusten Burroughs, Leslie Jamison: 15 great recovery memoirs
Whether it is a disease, past trauma, or repetitive use that led to a physical dependency, the drug of choice is the least relevant. In our decades of experience, it is without question that the worst cases we have ever had are due to alcohol. For some reading this, they may think, “That didn’t happen…