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Black Paper
The Black Paper examines the possibility that addiction, treatment, and recovery dynamics are unique for African Americans. The purpose of the Black Paper is to advocate for recovery and recovery advocacy in black communities across the United States of America. The Black Paper was created by Dr. Jonathan Lofgren, a CAARD board member.
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African American
Recovery Principles
The importance of Black Recovery: " African American recovery is restorative, holistic, and preventive; it includes physical, mental, social, and spiritual growth. Recovery embraces values and traditions of African American culture, and it's communal and interconnected with our people. Recovery involves participating in family, neighborhood, community, and individualized healing that contributes to sustained health and wellness."
©10/2021 Jonathan Lofgren, Joe Powell, Kasi Reed, Mark Sanders