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... > governance > crisis management > issues in crisis management > recovery > natural recovery

... > governance > crisis management > issues in crisis management > recovery > natural recovery

... > counseling and psychotherapy > counseling programs > substance abuse treatment > recovery > natural recovery

Preferred term

natural recovery

Definition

The concept of natural recovery is not a new one in the addictions field and is synonymous with terms such as self-change, spontaneous remission, maturing out, and natural remission. Collectively, these terms refer to the resolution of addiction without formal treatment. [Source: Encyclopedia of Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, & Recovery; Natural Recovery]

Broader concept

recovery

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concepts

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/natural_recovery

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