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A.F.I.R.M. Meeting - This Way Out	This Way Out - AFIRM: Advocates for the Integration on Recovery and...	04/30/10 at 08:26:36 EST
ORANGE - Part#2	ORANGE - A Georg Steinboeck Production...	04/30/10 at 08:22:42 EST
ORANGE - Part#1	ORANGE - A Georg Steinboeck Production...	04/30/10 at 08:21:50 EST

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Is this portal free?

Yes, this portal is free. A.F.I.R.M. has added this portal for people who have, or have had substance abuse problems to talk among themselves and provide support and help to one another. We do not judge you in any way, and would appreciate our members provide their peers the same level of respect. It is all about help and trust here. We welcome you and your thoughts.. Thanks, - Fred

Do you have support videos?

Yes we do! You can view the support videos online Here. Members can download the videos in .MOV format (opens with QuickTime player). We suggest you join our community and help yourselves and help others through interaction and support. It is free, and can save a life. Perhaps you have your own clinic or help and support group. We welcome you to join and use our materials to support others and yourself. Thanks, Fred.

About A.F.I.R.M.

Who we are. . .

AFIRM was founded in 1995 to promote a new 12-Step program, Methadone Anonymous, and to integrate this 12-Step philosophy into traditional methadone treatment modalities. Over the years, our focus has expanded to encompass counselor wellness and strong consumer participation.

What we do. . .

Assist clinics and detoxification units in establishing Methadone Anonymous programs

Provide methods for incorporating spirituality and stage-change modalities into traditional treatment settings

Advocate for the integration of a more holistic treatment philosophy
Facilitate changes in the relationships between providers and consumers to create partnerships that emphasize parity, identification of self, and harm reduction

Conduct counselor wellness workshops and in-service training

Educate and sensitize the treatment community and the general public at regional and national meetings and conferences

Conduct outcomes research to verify the legitimacy of our treatment approach

We are A.F.I.R.M. and we'll stand behind you! We are here to help!