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Introduction to Supervision of Peer Based Recovery Support Services

Video and audio recordings
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As many people know, the professional identity of peer staff is rooted in their lived experience and deep connection to personal vulnerabilities. What is not often talked about or addressed are the imbalances that many peers face in the...

Substance Use among Youth with Chronic Medical Conditions

Scientific article
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Adolescence is generally associated with health, development and growth. However, a great number of adolescents are affected by chronic illness - defined as a disability interfering with normal life and/or demanding treatment. Substance use...