Community Guidelines

Our Core Values

• Respect & Compassion Treat all members with kindness and understanding. Everyone's recovery journey is unique.
• Authenticity Be genuine and honest in your interactions. Share your real experiences and support others authentically.
• Confidentiality What's shared in the community stays in the community. Respect everyone's privacy and anonymity.
• Support Over Judgment We're here to lift each other up, not tear each other down. Keep criticism constructive and compassionate.

Expected Behavior

• Be Supportive Offer encouragement, share your experience, and celebrate others' successes.
• Respect Boundaries Honor others' comfort levels with sharing. Don't pressure anyone to share more than they're ready to.
• Stay On Topic Keep discussions relevant to recovery, wellness, and supporting each other.
• Welcome Everyone Whether someone is on day one or year ten, in active addiction or long-term recovery, everyone deserves respect and support.

Prohibited Behavior

• Harassment or Bullying Any form of harassment, bullying, hate speech, or discriminatory behavior is strictly prohibited.
• Promoting Substance Use Do not glorify, promote, or provide information on how to obtain or use substances.
• Sharing Personal Information Don't share others' personal information without their explicit consent.
• Spam or Self-Promotion No commercial advertising, spam, or excessive self-promotion without moderator approval.
• Graphic Content Avoid sharing graphic descriptions of drug use, self-harm, or other potentially triggering content without appropriate warnings.
• Medical or Legal Advice Don't provide medical or legal advice. Share experiences, but encourage members to consult professionals.

Content Guidelines

• Appropriate Content Keep all content appropriate for a supportive recovery community. Use content warnings when discussing sensitive topics.
• Respect Intellectual Property Only share content you have the right to share. Give credit to original sources when appropriate.
• Language Use respectful language. Avoid excessive profanity or inflammatory rhetoric.

Consequences of Violations

Depending on the severity and frequency of violations, consequences may include:

• First Violation Warning and content removal
• Repeated Violations Temporary account suspension
• Severe Violations Permanent account termination

Guideline Updates

These guidelines may be updated periodically to reflect the evolving needs of our community. We'll notify members of significant changes. Continued use of MyRecoveryPal constitutes acceptance of the current guidelines.

Last updated: November 2024