The person who is ill participates less and less in the life of this world as he withdraws deeper into loneliness and despair. Newcomers to the RAI learn how to interact with other people and to freely enjoy themselves in social situations. As a class, RAI members are creative and energetic people. The organization seeks to revitalize these qualities, so long repressed, through social opportunities. Now you are getting back into the social life of this world.
Members form lifelong friendships, and become deeply involved in one another's lives.
Membership in the Recovery Alliance is purely voluntary, and both members and non-members are welcome to attend RAI meetings, or to take advantage of the organization's other recovery resources. Those who do join are committed to living their lives according to the spiritual principles embodied in the Twelve Step Program of Recovery. Some members have been in recovery for over fifteen years. Members represent a variety of social, ethnic, and educational backgrounds. This broad range of experience enhances members' ability to assist others.