The Ten Core Principles of Recovery (COD Lesson)

Integrated treatment for co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders is particularly helpful in producing a sustained recovery. Longer and more intense treatment, ongoing abstinence monitoring, and increased recovery support services all work toward long-term success. Treatment works. It should not be avoided, but rather, seen as an avenue to keep what you have and reclaim what you lost. Don’t grow weary, and don’t give up. You can get your life back and be free from the destructive nature of chemical dependency. In this lesson, discover ten core principles of recovery and identify ways to strengthen your commitment to living in recovery.