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The Recovery Month website 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 disorders in all its forms is possible.

September is Recover Month

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The 2009 Kit

Voices For Recovery: 6   Proclamations: 0   Events: 151    

SAMHSA and FDA Join to Educate the Public on the Safe Use of Methadone
(4/28/09) The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today launched an initiative to help ensure the safe use of methadone. A prescription drug best known as a treatment for addiction and dependence on heroin and other narcotic pain medicines, methadone is also prescribed to treat moderate-to-severe chronic pain patients. The campaign responds to concerns about an escalating number of poisoning deaths linked to the improper use of this medication.
The entire news article can be found on SAMHSA's website.

New NIDA Screening Tool Unveiled
(4/23/09) A new online tool and other resources will help primary-care physicians screen their patients for alcohol, tobacco and other drug problems, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).
The entire news article can be found at Join Together's website.

Introducing In The Rooms - an Online Social Networking Site for the Recovery Community
Join 'In The Rooms'- the webs newest and most comprehensive social networking site for the worldwide Recovery community. In The Rooms provides resources for people seeking help or treatment; for people in recovery; and for friends, family and allies of those in recovery. You can join online meetings and affinity groups; browse the library for articles; connect with other resources for Recovery; and take an active role in promoting recovery.
Join here: www.intherooms.com