DRA recognizes that psychiatric medications are used for the purpose of managing psychiatric symptoms and are not taken for the purpose of achieving a “high”.Therefore, the use of psychiatric medications is not considered to be the same as relapse.DRA is a non-professional self help organization. It would be inappropriate for DRA to give advice or recommendations to our members regarding the use of psychiatric medications or other forms of treatment.DRA respects and supports the right of each member to work with the professionals of their choice to develop healthy recovery plans that will best meet their personal recovery needs.The following excerpts are found in the DRA Meeting Format:INTRODUCTION:“Dual Recovery Anonymous is a Twelve Step self help program for individuals who experience both chemical dependency and an emotional or psychiatric illness. Men and women who currently use psychiatric medications under a doctor’s care, or who have done so in the past, are welcome to participate.”PREAMBLE:“The DRA fellowship has no opinion on matters of diagnosis, treatment, medications, or other issues related to the healthcare profession”.ACCEPTING DIFFERENCES:“Some of us use prescription medications to control our symptoms, while others have symptoms that need no medications.”SUGGESTIONS FOR DUAL RECOVERY:“Today, I will follow a healthy plan to manage my emotional or psychiatric illness.”