{"product_id":"untitled-jul7_12-34","title":"Peer Recovery Specialist 72\/hr. Training","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 72-hour Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) training is a foundational certification program designed to prepare individuals—especially those with lived experience in recovery from mental health conditions or substance use disorders—to support others on their recovery journeys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔹 What It Is:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 72-hour training is typically the core educational requirement to become a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) in many states, including Virginia. 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