When it comes to addiction, society often either silences the problem or brushes it off. However, the path to recovery begins with dialogue. Participants will hear live stories of recovery, learn about self-help and mutual aid groups, how to support a person struggling with addiction on their journey, and which words truly help and which push away. The program includes a discussion of practical steps, an overview of the current situation where active work is being done to convey information about recovery. Participants will hear about real successes and challenges faced by volunteers and specialists. The event is organized as part of the "Intellectual Breakfast at Lermontovka" series. We share how to organize leisure in St. Petersburg.