Beat The Street Part 2 Back on The Block: Early Recovery

This 39-minute program focuses specifically on early recovery, teaching the viewers to prepare for the challenging high-risk situations they will inevitably encounter in their first weeks and months back in the community. Specifically, it covers these essential teaching points: * Make a housing plan before leaving prison or rehab * Arrange to live in a safe and sober housing situation * Avoid living with any active drug or alcohol abusers * Get rid of any drug supplies or paraphernalia you still have * Prepare to handle the inevitable triggers and cravings * Plan ahead to handle running into "get-high buddies" and dealers * Put together a support system--and use it