An interesting abstract of an about to be published journal article. A very small study (but interesting) of TC residents and their social connections. I don't think I have access to this journal but I'd be grateful for a copy if anyone on the list does: http://journals.lww.com/addictiondisorders/Abstract/2011/03000/The_Role_of_Social_Ties_in_Recovery_in_a.3.aspx Rowdy Yates Senior Research Fellow Scottish Addiction Studies School of Applied Social Science University of Stirling Scotland T: +44 (0) 1786-467737 F: +44 (0) 1786-466299 W: http://www.dass.stir.ac.uk/sections/showsection.php?id=4 (home) W: http://www.drugslibrary.stir.ac.uk/ (online library) -- The Sunday Times Scottish University of the Year 2009/2010 The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159.