What exactly is “recovery” as experienced in the NJL community?
The word “recovery” stands for the process of intentionally overcoming the negative compulsions and patterns that characterize the disease of addiction to mind-altering chemicals. Recovery also means moving progressively toward one’s full potential for healthy, independent, and socially-responsible living. Fundamentally, recovery is about reestablishing one’s connection with the social and spiritual world through critical self-reflection, constructive social engagement, and the development of healthy and loving relationships.
