Community-based residential facilities that provide a long-term (usually one to nine month) alcohol and drug-free supportive environment in which individuals who abuse alcohol can achieve and/or maintain sobriety. Residential alcoholism programs are usually staffed by recovering alcoholics and offer services that differ widely among facilities, but which may include personal recovery planning services, twelve-step or other mutual support groups, alcoholism education, family support, recreation and social activities and assistance in obtaining vocational and social services.
Taxonomy Code: LX-845.700-70
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