ActingBrandNew's MedHelp Blogs https://medhelp.org/user_journals/show/4113881 Medical communities and forums staffed by doctors from leading medical centers. Over 325 forums and communities providing medical information and medical help. en Importance of Aftercare in Recovery Importance of Aftercare in Recovery The Move from Addiction Treatment to Aftercare It is tempti ActingBrandNew Thu, 17 Sep 2015 13:49:44 -0400 https://medhelp.org/user_journals/show/1684510/Importance-of-Aftercare-in-Recovery https://medhelp.org/user_journals/show/1684510/Importance-of-Aftercare-in-Recovery I was on the news My boss asked if I would be willing to do an interview for the local news about the increase in heroi ActingBrandNew Wed, 26 Aug 2015 16:51:19 -0400 https://medhelp.org/user_journals/show/1646340/I-was-on-the-news https://medhelp.org/user_journals/show/1646340/I-was-on-the-news Non 12-Step Aftercare Options Aftercare is important. 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