Anonymity & Advocacy

There is some concern within the recovering community that discussing one's addiction and path to recovery violates the tradition of anonymity in 12-step programs. However, it is possible to advocate and share your experiences on the road of recovery without violating this important tradition. This brochure provides guidance to people in long-term recovery and their family members who want to speak publicly about the power of addiction recovery and advocates for policies that will make it possible for others to get the help they need. Download Advocacy With Anonymity here.  View "The Power of Our Stories" here.

Recovery as a Heroic Journey - William L. White

A New Recovery Advocacy Movement -  William L. White & Pat Taylor

Recovery: The New Activism - Break the Silence.org

Language and the Recovery Advocate: Why We Worry About Words - RISING (Recovery in Action Newsletter)

An Addiction Recovery Glossary:The Languages of American Communities of Recovery - William L. White

		The Massachusetts Department of Public Health