Advocacy
June Monthly Policy Update
Last month, the Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on the issue of fentanyl and the role it plays in overdose deaths. Senators were in agreement that the expansion of…
Read MoreAddressing the Substance Use Epidemic: The Vital Role of Legislative Support in Recovery
The CARE Act is a significant bill that could impact people with SUD and their journey to recovery.
Read MoreMay Monthly Policy Update
On May 23, 2024, one of Faces & Voices of Recovery’s Alliance for Recovery Centered Organizations (ARCO) members had the privilege of testifying before Congress. Anthony Vezina, Executive Director of…
Read MoreApril Public Policy Update
Updates on the Second Chance Act, The National Strategy, and more.
Read MoreMarch Monthly Policy Update
Six months past its due date – but better late than never, right? – Congress finally completed its work on appropriations for Fiscal Year 2024. The agreement’s celebration was…
Read MoreFebruary Monthly Policy Update
In recent weeks, we have witnessed the culmination of long-fought advocacy efforts on behalf of the recovery community. While we didn’t get everything on our wish list, there is some progress to…
Read MoreThe Best of Us: Even in Death, Tyrone Gayle Champions for Better
How Tyrone Gayle, a phenom in his life and a legend in his death, left an indelible mark on the advocacy world.
Read MoreOpen Letter to Congress From Persons in Recovery: What Opponents Get Wrong About Methadone.
by Patty McCarthy and Zac Talbott As people living in recovery from addiction and as leaders in the recovery movement, we know that methadone saves lives. We’ve seen it help…
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