Ernest Kurtz, who made landmark contributions to the study of addiction recovery, died January 19, 2015 of pancreatic cancer.
One of the distinctive voices within the modern history of addiction recovery is that of Harvard-trained historian Ernie Kurtz.
Recovery History
Grief and Recovery Advocacy
In 2009, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) launched a Recovery to Practice (RTP) Initiative designed to promote recovery-based practices in the delivery of addiction-related services.
One of the milestones in the modern treatment of addiction has been the reconceptualization of addiction as a chronic disorder on par with other chronic health problems.
Recovery Advocacy
Recovery Advocacy
Addiction Recovery Trajectories
Recovery Definitions