NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH IN LAS CRUCES IS YEAR-ROUND
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Each September Recovery Month, now in its 32nd year, works to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the emergence of a strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and community members across the nation who make recovery in all its forms possible. The theme for 2021 National Recovery Month is Recovery is for everyone; every person, every family, every community. It is a time to commit to change individually and institutionally for increased and enhanced healthcare and human/social services for people who use drugs. It is a time to share information, inspiration and insight for everyone to get more involved to reduce the burden of substance use on persons, families and communities.
Ideally, the enthusiasm and energy of this single month will result in a year-long dedication to make a difference in the borderland area in terms of the opioid epidemic and the impact of other substances, including alcohol, methamphetamine, and tobacco. Below you will find some activities you can do during September to celebrate Recovery and frankly for the rest of the year too. The toolkit on The National Council link in the Resources section is quite helpful as are the online items from the Bureau of Justice Assistance's COSSAP Resource Center.
Ideally, the enthusiasm and energy of this single month will result in a year-long dedication to make a difference in the borderland area in terms of the opioid epidemic and the impact of other substances, including alcohol, methamphetamine, and tobacco. Below you will find some activities you can do during September to celebrate Recovery and frankly for the rest of the year too. The toolkit on The National Council link in the Resources section is quite helpful as are the online items from the Bureau of Justice Assistance's COSSAP Resource Center.
What can you do if you have a substance use disorder (SUD)?
Find out more about medication assisted treatment options and how to better evaluate local treatment facilities. Be aware of myths about recovery that block your goals/objectives for a better life. Realize that there are many paths to recovery, relapse is part of the recovery process, and recovery goals are defined and achieved by the individual. Recovery may be related to no drug use, less drug use, or safer drug use. Remember that the best healthcare is self care management. Read patient testimonials about medication assisted recovery.
The National Council Going to the mat for MAT (9.46 minutes)
5 Myths about Addiction that Undermine Recovery
SAMHSA’s Working Definition of Recovery
SAMHSA Finding Quality Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
ATTC Medication Assisted Treatment Fact Sheet
Methadone vs Buprenorphine: Which is better for treating heroin addiction?
The Secret of Successful Addiction Recovery
Very Well Mind Alcohol Use
Patient Testimonial about Methadone
Patient Testimonial about Suboxone/Buprenorphine
The National Council Going to the mat for MAT (9.46 minutes)
5 Myths about Addiction that Undermine Recovery
SAMHSA’s Working Definition of Recovery
SAMHSA Finding Quality Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
ATTC Medication Assisted Treatment Fact Sheet
Methadone vs Buprenorphine: Which is better for treating heroin addiction?
The Secret of Successful Addiction Recovery
Very Well Mind Alcohol Use
Patient Testimonial about Methadone
Patient Testimonial about Suboxone/Buprenorphine
What can you do if you have a family member with a SUD?
Learn more about recovery principles and the recovery process. Seek online tools and groups to better support a family member in treatment and to take care of yourself. If the person in treatment is willing and expresses such in writing with a formal release of information, get more involved in the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) clinic. Many clinics offer family therapy services. Obtain training in how to administer Narcan/naloxone to someone in opioid overdose and have rescue kit on hand. Know how to dispose of prescription opioids safely at home.
What Is Substance Abuse Treatment: A Booklet for Families [SAMHSA}
100 Ways to Support People with Chronic Disease
81 Mental Health Resources When You Cannot Afford a Therapist
Roadmap to Helping An Addicted Loved One Enter Treatment
Get Naloxone Now
FDA Disposing of Prescription Opioids/Painkillers
What Is Substance Abuse Treatment: A Booklet for Families [SAMHSA}
100 Ways to Support People with Chronic Disease
81 Mental Health Resources When You Cannot Afford a Therapist
Roadmap to Helping An Addicted Loved One Enter Treatment
Get Naloxone Now
FDA Disposing of Prescription Opioids/Painkillers
What can you do if you are a provider of SUD services?
Strive to offer more comprehensive person-centered services within the context of harm reduction and take advantage of opportunities to collaborate with other organizations for improved care for persons who use drugs. Work to strengthen the local referral network while giving clients/consumers a greater voice in their own care with advisory committees, satisfaction surveys, and peer support specialists. Achieve and maintain accreditation for your clinic.
SAMHSA Person Centered Services
Language Matters for Buprenorphine Services
Minnesota Alternatives True Person Centered Services
Yale Recovery Self Assessment: Organization, Patient, Family, Provider, Director
NGO Code of Good Practice: Harm Reduction Organization Self Assessment
SAMHSA Videos Regarding Recovery
SAMHSA Person Centered Services
Language Matters for Buprenorphine Services
Minnesota Alternatives True Person Centered Services
Yale Recovery Self Assessment: Organization, Patient, Family, Provider, Director
NGO Code of Good Practice: Harm Reduction Organization Self Assessment
SAMHSA Videos Regarding Recovery
What can you do if you are a local resident concerned about SUDs?
Know the data about substance use disorders nationally and in your local area. Get more information about drug use from reliable sources. Strive to reduce or eliminate stigma around seeking treatment for drug use/misuse/abuse and become an advocate for drug related issues. Write letters supporting increased priorities for drug treatment to your newspaper editor or state legislator. Participate in city/county councils or coalitions related to drug treatment. Get training to become a certified host or facilitator for SMART Recovery meetings or a Mental Health First Aid Instructor, or get your church or civic organization to sponsor and support these efforts.
The Facts about Addiction in America
DPA 10 Facts about Heroin
Stop Stigma Now
Legal Action Center MAT Advocacy
PHF Population Health Driver Diagram for Combating the Opioid and Heroin Crises
Become a SMART Recovery Meeting Host
Become a Mental Health First Aid Instructor
The Facts about Addiction in America
DPA 10 Facts about Heroin
Stop Stigma Now
Legal Action Center MAT Advocacy
PHF Population Health Driver Diagram for Combating the Opioid and Heroin Crises
Become a SMART Recovery Meeting Host
Become a Mental Health First Aid Instructor
What can you do regarding SUD if you are a local government leader or an elected official?
Explore and experiment with funding or coordinating innovative models of care that expand access to care and results in improved outcomes of treatment by evidence-based best practices. Make drug abuse a priority in community health improvement plans. Ensure that county jails offer diversion and release/reentry programs for persons who use drugs and promote greater cooperation and coordination among criminal justice agencies (e.g., jails, prisons, probation/parole offices, drug courts) for offenders with a drug history.
Medication-Assisted Treatment Models of Care for Opioid Use Disorder in Primary Care Settings
Vermont Hub-Spokes Model
California Hub-Spokes Model
CSG Justice Center Starting a Reentry Initiative
Ending the Opioid Crisis: A Practical Guide for State Policymakers [CASA, 2017]
Public Health & Safety Approach to Opioid Addiction and Overdose [DPA, 2017]
Medication-Assisted Treatment Models of Care for Opioid Use Disorder in Primary Care Settings
Vermont Hub-Spokes Model
California Hub-Spokes Model
CSG Justice Center Starting a Reentry Initiative
Ending the Opioid Crisis: A Practical Guide for State Policymakers [CASA, 2017]
Public Health & Safety Approach to Opioid Addiction and Overdose [DPA, 2017]
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