National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month - September 2009

Radio Cast

The Social Services System: Supporting Treatment and Recovery for Individuals and Families

A recovery-oriented system of care includes all sectors of society working together to support an individual?s recovery. Social services are a critical link in this chain of support; they can help identify addiction, direct individuals to appropriate treatment services, and support those already in recovery. This program will examine ways in which social services effectively delivers assistance?via foster care, housing, job training, medical care, veteran support, for example?to those who need it, including the children and families of those with substance use disorders. The program also will offer tips on how to improve cooperation with other sectors of society.

Premiers: Wednesday, August 05, 2009

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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.

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