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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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• 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 recovery for an individual and for members of that person's family. Social services are a critical link in this chain of support; they can help identify addiction and affected family members, direct individuals to appropriate treatment and recovery support 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 2008: Families

  
  
  Substance use disorders can be isolating for people suffering from them, as well as for their families. All involved may suffer from health consequences or face stigma and discrimination. An alcohol and/or drug addiction can become so consuming that many people lose sight of what really matters. In addition to becoming separated from their communities, people with substance use disorders often detach from their families, whose needs also must be addressed throughout the recovery process.   more...

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• Recovery Month Toolkit 2006 Affected Families

  
  
  Substance use disorders impact not only the millions of Americans who have a problem with alcohol and/or drugs, but also their families, friends, and children. People of all generations have been affected by substance use disorders. As many as 74 percent of Americans said in 2005 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 2006 Overview

  
  
  Statistics show that 22.5 million Americans aged 12 or over were classified with substance dependence or abuse in 2004. Additionally, 17 million people under age 18 live in a household where a parent or other adult is a binge or heavy drinker, and more than 9 million live with a parent or other adult who uses illicit drugs.   more...

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• Recovery Month Toolkit 2004 Youth

  
  
  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...