Initiative of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment
Ask the Expert: Dr. Wilson M. Compton
Director, Division of Epidemiology, Services and Prevention Research, National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Institutes of Health
This show examines the various available treatment methods, including inpatient and outpatient programs, medication-assisted therapies, and support groups for the effected individual as well as for his or her family, friends, and coworkers.
Alcohol en la Comunidad Latina-Producido en espaƱol
(April 2007)
This program examines, in Spanish, issues surrounding alcohol abuse and dependence specific to the Latino community in the United States, and it will provide resources on where help and assistance can be found.
This show examines how foster care programs, family drug courts, mutual support groups, community-based organizations, and other services are helping families walk the road to recovery together.
The Financial and Medical Benefits of Treatment for Health Care Providers and Insurers
(June 2007)
This show examines the insurance and health care benefits and options for individuals seeking treatment or individuals already in recovery from addiction to drugs and/or alcohol.
Ask the Expert: Roger H. Peters, Ph.D.
Chair and Professor, Department of Mental Health Law and Policy, University of South Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute
Treatment and Recovery: Reducing the Burden on the Justice System and Society
(July 2007)
This show examines the relationship between addiction treatment and recovery and the criminal justice system. It will focus on both the practical and economic benefits to society from treating substance abuse and dependence issues surrounding the criminal justice system.
Improving the Bottom Line: Supporting Treatment Profits Employers and Employees
(August 2007)
This show examines the issues related to addiction in the workforce such as: how to identify where a problem exists, when to intervene and how, and what can be done. It also will demonstrate how employee assistance programs are beneficial to the addicted individual, their family members, and the company.
Investing in Treatment: Policymakers' Positive Impact on Their Community
(September 2007)
This show examines the roles of civic and elected officials in fighting substance abuse and dependence, as well as steps they can take to improve their communities' well-being.
Improving Addiction Treatment Services: Taking Action Now
(September 2007)
This show examines the roles of civic and elected officials in fighting substance abuse and dependence, as well as steps they can take to improve their communities' well-being.
The Recovery Month effort aims to promote the societal benefits of alcohol and drug use disorder treatment, laud the contributions of treatment providers and promote the message that recovery from alcohol and drug use disorders in all its forms is possible.
Materials and events posted on the National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (Recovery Month) Web site are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration or the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment.