This document contains 10 papers from the ninth World Conference of Therapeutic Communities (TC) that deal with a variety of health-related subjects. Papers include: (1) "AIDS among IV Drug Users: Epidemiology, Natural History & TC Experiences" (Don C. Des Jarlais, et al.); (2) "AIDS and Therapeutic Communities: Policy Implications" (Don C. Des Jarlais and Samuel R. Friedman); (3) "Can Recovering Addicts Drink?" (David E. Smith); (4) "Alcohol and the TC Graduate: The Permissions Model" (Alfonso P. Acampora); (5) "Firewater: An Archetypal Perspective" (Eduardo Duran); (6) "Designer Drugs: The Analog Game" (Robert J. Roberton); (7) "Treatment of Cocaine Dependence within the TC System" (Joan Zweben); (8) "Herbs & Alternative Health in the TC" (Ethan Nebelkopf); (9) "Nutrition & Dietary Concerns in the TC" (Donald Land); and (10) "Run for Recovery: An Insider's View" (Frank M.) (NB)