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Remote recovery: What happens when the 12-steps move online?

Addiction thrives on isolation. In the pandemic, it has made meetings of Narcotics Anonymous all the more imperative – and challenging. There were fears the shift to online meetings during lockdown would undermine useful connections. What has transpired is surprising – and uplifting. Sophie Berrill reports.

Audio report by Sophie Berrill
 

 

 

About The Citizen

THE CITIZEN is a publication of the Centre for Advancing Journalism. It has several aims. Foremost, it is a teaching tool that showcases the work of the students in the University of Melbourne’s Master of Journalism and Master of International Journalism programs, giving them real-world experience in working for publication and to deadline. Find out more →

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