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SAMHSA’s Award-Winning Newsletter
September/October 2009, Volume 17, Number 5 

Resources

Many resources related to recovery are currently available on the Internet. Those resources include publications and information from various agencies of the Federal Government, nonprofit organizations, treatment facilities, and grassroots community-based groups:

The following recovery links highlight recovery-related information available on the SAMHSA Web site.

Center for Substance Abuse Treatment

Recovery Month

Recovery Community Services Program

SAMHSA News, September/October 2004: “Peer to Peer Program Promotes Recovery”

Partners for Recovery

General PFR Resources

SAMHSA News, March/April 2005: “In Recovery? Know Your Rights!”

Access to Recovery

SAMHSA News, November/December 2007: “Access to Recovery: Enhancing Consumer Choice”

Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care

Summary of CSAT's Regional Recovery Meetings (PDF 225KB)

Working Definition of Recovery (PDF 72KB)

Lessons Learned from CSAT's Regional Recovery Meetings (PDF 358KB)

Recovery-Oriented Research (PDF 147KB)

National Summit on Recovery Conference Report (PDF 735KB)

Center for Mental Health Services

National Consensus Statement on Mental Health Recovery

SAMHSA News, March/April 2006: “Consensus Statement Defines Mental Health Recovery”


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September/October 2009 Homepage


  Cover Story & Related Articles  
Recovery: A Philosophy of Hope and Resilience

Recovery: A Philosophy of Hope and Resilience




  Treatment Updates  
Treating Alcohol Disorders with Medication

Treating Alcohol Disorders with Medication

A set of guidelines for use of effective medications, such as naltrexone.

Guidance for Change

Guidance for Change

Substance abuse treatment programs: Here’s a way to integrate evidence-based practices into their services.

Treating Opioid Addiction

Treating Opioid Addiction

Three new educational brochures for patients on medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction are available.


  Suicide Awareness  
Dealing with Suicide Loss

Dealing with Suicide Loss

To help support survivors of suicide loss, a new guide for funeral directors.

National Study on Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors

National Study on Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors

Nearly 8.3 million adults had serious thoughts of suicide in the past year.


  Grants  
Recent Awards

Recent Awards

Millions of dollars in SAMHSA funding is heading to state and community programs.

Tips on Writing a Winning Proposal

Tips on Writing a Winning Proposal

Boost your chances of crafting a winning grant proposal by following an expert’s advice.


  Communications  
Highlights of Recent Conference

Highlights of Recent Conference

New ways to engage partners and the public in improving health through an ongoing dialogue.

Strategic Communications Framework

Public health practice aligns with evidence-based communications to help establish “a common language.”


  Recovery Month  
Recovery Month Launched

Recovery Month Launched

20th anniversary events across the country marked this year’s celebrations, which included a march across the Brooklyn Bridge.

Photo Gallery

SAMHSA’s Dr. Westley Clark, Director of the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, joined other VIPs to celebrate.


  New Survey Data  
National Survey Shows Overall Drug Use Steady at 8 Percent

National Survey Shows Overall Drug Use Steady at 8 Percent

Among 12- to 17-year-olds, a significant decline was reported in past-month illicit drug use.


  Prevention Update  
FASD Awareness Day

FASD Awareness Day

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day emphasized the message, “If you’re pregnant, don’t drink alcohol.”


  Special Populations  

Hispanics

An annual average of 2.6 million Hispanics age 12 or older needed alcohol use treatment in the past year.

American Indians

A recent report examines the 335 identified facilities serving the American Indian and Alaska Native population in 2007.

Race and Ethnicity

New data focus on the need for treatment for substance use and depression among adults age 18 or older by race/ethnicity.


  Also in this Issue  
Statistics on Mental Health Groups

Statistics on Mental Health Groups

Of the 28.8 million adults who received mental health treatment in the past year, about 5.5 percent also received support from a self-help group.

Science and Service Awards

Science and Service Awards

Categories for this year’s awards to 27 organizations included substance abuse prevention, treatment and recovery support services, and more.

GlassBook Project

GlassBook Project

Trauma awareness through art was the topic of a recent presentation as part of SAMHSA’s Consumer Affairs Seminar Series.



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