### Question
How does the law define recovery program?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 290bb*, **recovery program** is defined as:

> a program—


(i) to help children, adolescents, or young adults who are recovering from substance use disorders to initiate, stabilize, and maintain healthy and productive lives in the community

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 290bb*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III&ndash;A-SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION > Part B-Centers and Programs > subpart 1-center for substance abuse treatment**

