This 2019 report provides an analysis of the state of Mississippi”s efforts to address the opioid crisis by providing a focused look at state efforts in 3 areas: substance use disorder treatment, pain management, and harm reduction. Part of a series looking at efforts in 4 states prepared by the American Medical
Spotlight on Colorado: Best Practices and Next Steps in the Opioid Epidemic
Source: American Medical Association et al.
This 2019 report provides an analysis of the state of Colorado”s efforts to address the opioid crisis by providing a focused look at state efforts in 3 areas: substance use disorder treatment, pain management, and harm reduction. Part of a series looking at efforts in 4 states prepared by the American Medical
Spotlight on Pennsylvania: Leading-Edge Practices and Next Steps in Ending the Opioid Epidemic
Source: American Medical Association et al.
This 2018 report provides an analysis of the state of Pennsylvania’s efforts to address the opioid crisis by providing a focused look at state efforts in 3 areas: substance use disorder treatment, pain management, and harm reduction. Part of a series looking at efforts in 4 states prepared by the American Medical
The Recover Out Loud Movement
Source: The Recover Out Loud Movement
The mission of the Recover Out Loud movement is to speak honestly about the experiences of people who have achieved recovery from addiction and bridge the gap between the recovery community and the community at large. This website details the work of the Movement and highlights the stories of those recovering
Recovery Out Loud: A 2018 Documentary
Source: The Recover Out Loud Movement
The Recover Out Loud movement in Atlanta produced this powerful documentary on the reality of the experience of addiction and recovery. Real people tell their stories of survival, “real, and with no regrets.” For more information, please visit http://recoveroutloud.org/documentary/.
A Primer on Recovery Residences: FAQs from the National Association of Recovery Residences
Source: National Association of Recovery Residences
This 2012 document from the National Association of Recovery Residences (now known as National Alliance of Recovery Residences) is a primer on recovery residences answering 39 frequently asked questions on such topics as what are recovery residences and how are they regulated and governed? What do people
Creating Recovery-Ready Communities: Guide to Recovery Support Services
Source: Faces and Voices of Recovery
This 2 page document from Faces and Voices of Recovery provides a guide to creating recovery-ready communities by listing essential recovery support services to develop as needed in your community.
SAMHSA Recovery and Recovery Support Information Page
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service’s web-page on recovery which provides basic information and emphasizes the need to incorporate cultural competence and actively work to reduce health disparities when providing recovery support services.
The Surgeon General’s Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health – Recovery: The Many Paths to Wellness
Source: Office of the U.S. Surgeon General
In 2016, the U.S. Surgeon General’s report on addiction in American included this chapter with detailed information about recovery. The chapter discusses what recovery as a concept means and reviews the published research on mutual aid groups and recovery support services.
National Summit on Recovery Conference Report: Description of Systems of Care Elements
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
More substance use disorder treatment providers are adopting the principles of a recovery-oriented, systems of care approach to treatment. This one page document describes the elements of a recovery-oriented system of care framework.