Doug Tschann realized he needed a recovery program that focused on the nuts and bolts of addiction. He found this in SMART. Today the retired schoolteacher is a facilitator in Mankto, Minnesota. He finds it rewarding and it makes him happy knowing he’s helping others on their recovery journey.
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I love this post. I have started an Aftercare program at our Halfway House and we are committed to relapse prevention program with SMART Recovery. I hope you don’t mind me sharing this with my class.
Hello Jeff,
That’s wonderful to hear.
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