The Positive Path is based on the experiences of many who have found freedom from addiction. We feel that
in recovery, you must be gentle with yourself. Accept yourself as you are -- flawed, but ready to make changes. You must also
be gentle with others. It is too easy to attribute blame for our feelings and actions on other people. If we are gentle with
others, we can prevent building a wall of bitterness and blame that could hinder us from our recovery. The Positive Path offers
dignity while you make the necessary changes in your life.
We believe that use of drugs or alcohol is just one symptom of addiction. Other symptoms include a loss
of confidence, poor problem solving skills, trouble communicating with others, and losing touch with your identity and
values. PPR can help you make changes to build your recovery.
We believe that recovery is returning to living a full life; a life that is not controlled by drugs or alcohol.
We also believe that it is better to focus on building recovery rather than preventing relapse; if you focus on your
recovery relapse will naturally be prevented.
See the additional pages to learn more about the Eight Principles of PPR and to learn more about the true
self.
