START Recovery™ is a substance abuse treatment curriculum that combines elements of traditional treatment models with current modalities, including:


  1.   12 Step based

  2.   Psycho-education

  3.   Disease concept

  4.   Family involvement

  5.   Relapse prevention planning

  6.   Long term aftercare

  7.   Spirituality

PLUS


A creative multi-media format that includes:


  1. The Journey - a recovery rock musical that examines addiction and recovery.


  2. The Hero’s Journey - storytelling as a metaphorical approach to helping clients understand the Stages of Change. 


  3. The Journey To The Heart - a stress management and meditation program that teaches alternatives to chemical use for coping with stress.

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