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

  
  (Premiers: 08/05/2009)
  
  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.   more...

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• Recovery Month Toolkit 2009: How Young Adults Can Help Themselves or Loved Ones Heal From Addiction

  
  
  Substance use disorders affect almost 69 percent of people in this country, whether it is their own or someone else's problem. To raise awareness, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA's) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is celebrating the 20th annual National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (Recovery Month) this September. This year’s theme is "Join the Voices for Recovery: Together We Learn, Together We Heal."   more...

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• Recovery Month Toolkit 2006 Adolescents and College Students

  
  
  Substance use disorders affect millions of Americans, many of whom are under 21 years old. Approximately 8.8 percent of people aged 12 to 17 (or 2.2 million) and 21.2 percent of people aged 18 to 25 (or 6.8 million) suffer from substance dependence or abuse. Overall, as many as 74 percent of Americans in general say that addiction to alcohol has had some impact on them at some point in their lives, whether it was their own personal addiction, that of a friend or family member, or any other experience with addiction.   more...

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• Recovery Month Toolkit 2004 Youth and Alcohol and Drug Use Disorders

  
  
  Alcohol and drug use disorders, which include misuse, dependence, or addiction to alcohol and/or legal or illegal drugs, can isolate children and adolescents from their peers, family, and community, making it difficult for them to lead a normal, healthy childhood. This is true not only for those who are dependent on drugs and alcohol, but also for those with parental figures or siblings who have drug and alcohol problems. Preventing and overcoming these problems requires awareness, education, and dedicated support from family, mentors, schools, and the entire community.   more...