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This 38-minute introductory program teaches the viewer to turn former street skills into "street smarts" for staying clean and sober. Seven recovering addicts from urban neighborhoods who are now doing well describe the real situations they face every day-- and how they deal with them so that they don't pick up. They stress 8 essential skills:

* Accepting disappointments without resorting to drug use

* Coping with chronic stress

* Resisting the lure of "easy money"

* Avoiding going back to the old spot

* Resisting the pull of the street life

* Planning to handle offers

* Maintaining complete abstinence

* Using a support system.

Part 8: Criminogenic Needs Domains:  Attitude Living in law-abiding ways Trust

Part 7: Criminogenic Needs Domains:  Personal/Emotional Orientation Control of one’s life; it includes decision-making, coping with stress, and mental health Cooperation

Part 5:  Criminogenic Needs Domains: Substance Abuse Living without reliance on alcohol and/or drugs Intimacy

Part 4: Criminogenic Needs Domains:  Association/Social Interaction Non-criminal associates and the opportunity for positive interaction Friendship

Part Four: "Getting Connected"

Dr. Nuckols discusses how you connected in life through drugs and then explains three types of recovery connections

Part Two: "Managing a Craving"

Dr. Nuckols addresses the memory of drug use, dopamine, common craving triggers and craving management. He also discusses changing behaviors, realizing that you can overcome your addiction and improve 80-90% of your life and the importance of developing a safety plan.