7547-2E Addiction, Treatment and Recovery Part 2-Slides

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The document outlines various aspects of addiction treatment, policymaking, and community involvement, especially in relation to opioid and stimulant use disorders. The Opioid Response Network (ORN), funded by SAMHSA and directed by John F. Kelly, Ph.D., provides local technical support and resources for effective prevention, treatment, and recovery. The document emphasizes local collaboration, evidence-based practices, and regional expertise led by a Technology Transfer Specialist (TTS).<br /><br />Key messages include the urgent need to overcome barriers to addiction recovery, such as social stigma and lack of access to resources. It underscores the effectiveness of harm reduction strategies, such as anti-craving medications, needle exchange programs, and safe injection facilities, to combat the opioid crisis.<br /><br />Central to the approach is the concept of "recovery capital," which includes individual, social, financial, and cultural resources that enhance recovery outcomes. The relationship between social support, such as provided through Recovery Community Centers (RCCs), and the reduction of biobehavioral stress, leading to lower relapse rates, is highlighted. Recovery support services are shown to provide accessible, flexible, and enduring benefits such as housing assistance, employment aid, and various recovery coaching methods.<br /><br />Moreover, the document highlights the importance of adding more mutual-help organizations to support diverse recovery needs and mitigate risks of relapse, emphasizing the dynamic and multifactorial nature of addiction recovery. The role of social buffering and the neurobiological benefits of recovery support are also discussed, with evidence suggesting that social factors can significantly impact the brain's stress response systems.<br /><br />Lastly, the document provides practical information on contacting the ORN for technical assistance and describes procedures for obtaining continuing education credits for health professionals. This approach aims at creating a robust, recovery-oriented system of care to support individuals with substance use disorders in achieving long-term remission and improved quality of life.

Keywords

addiction treatment

policymaking

opioid use disorders

stimulant use disorders

Opioid Response Network

recovery capital

harm reduction

social support

Recovery Community Centers

mutual-help organizations