Today we celebrate International Recovery Day – a day devoted to celebrating the millions of people in recovery, promoting global recovery efforts, and spreading hope to those with substance use disorders and their loved ones as Recovery is Possible!
Please take a few moments to check out the following vides produced by World Federation Against Drugs. The first features a compilation of interviews with global experts on recovery and their inspiring efforts and work in the field. The second highlights the story of our good friend and partner in prevention, Dave Closson, who also is the host to our Pathways to Prevention Podcast.

Resources:
Become a member of RUN,
Recovered Users Network
RUN is a collaboration of organizations supporting people in recovery as well as individuals who are going through the recovery journey. Their vision is to raise the voice of the recovery movement by contributing to constructive and respectful drug policies for individuals, families, and communities. Membership is FREE. Join now
  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline)—A national network of local crisis centers that provide free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal or substance use crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week across the United States
  • SAMHSA Online Treatment Locator—A confidential and anonymous source of information for persons seeking treatment facilities in the United States or U.S. territories for substance misuse/addiction and/or mental health illness
  • Recovery and Recovery Support—An overview about the recovery process, including guiding principles and cultural awareness and competency
  • SAMHSA Office of Recovery—Established to ensure that the voices of individuals in recovery are heard and to support the expansion of recovery support services across the country
Pathways 2 Prevention Podcast
Our podcast engages stakeholders from across the drug demand reduction spectrum, including government, academia, clergy, preventionists, treatment professionals, and persons in long-term recovery. We showcase that recovery is possible and only together we can inspire each other and join out forces to make a difference.