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Implications for Practice, Policy, and Lifespan Recovery Support

This is a hypothetical case for educational purposes, developed by Gil Cintron, LMSW She entered recovery at 22. At the time, no one used the phrase long-term recovery. The goal was simpler, more immediate: stop using, stabilize, survive. She had been living on the margins—selling sex to support her addiction, moving between unstable housing situations, […]

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Aging in Recovery The System Gap Hiding in Plain Sight

A growing number of individuals are entering older adulthood after decades of sustained recovery. Yet the systems designed to support aging populations were never built with this group in mind. Aging services focus on physical decline, chronic illness, and functional support. Behavioral health systems, by contrast, tend to focus on early recovery and treatment. What

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Aging in Recovery: Why Fellowship Still Matters

As the population ages, a hidden group continues to grow—people aging in long-term recovery. For decades, many relied on fellowship for stability. Mutual aid programs, such as 12-step fellowships and other self-help groups, provide structure, accountability, and connection. These supports help people maintain long-term recovery. Aging changes that. Health issues limit mobility. Transportation becomes harder.

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