This document discusses keys to success in supporting individuals with substance use disorders. It emphasizes the importance of extending care beyond acute treatment through ongoing evaluation, peer support, and creative data collection methods. This improves clinical outcomes by increasing engagement and reduces costs by lowering relapse rates. Peer recovery specialists play an important role by providing long-term support, evaluating risk levels, engaging clients and families, and gathering meaningful outcomes data. Regular contact and monitoring in the first year after treatment helps maintain recovery and reduce readmissions and emergency room visits.