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December Public Policy Update
As 2023 ended, answers from Congress to several important questions remain unanswered. Chief among them is how programs that address recovery support services will be funded in Fiscal Year 2024…
Read MoreRecovery Community Organization (RCO) Certification Program Launches
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Faces & Voices of Recovery Launches New Recovery Community (RCO) Certification Program This certification program recognizes organizations that champion recovery and support individuals, families, and communities affected…
Read MoreIntroducing the SAMHSA Program to Advance Recovery Knowledge
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the SAMHSA Program to Advance Recovery Knowledge (SPARK), a new national technical assistance center to support transformational, recovery-oriented change for every state,…
Read MoreStigma kept people with substance use disorders “in the shadows.” Now, they’re fighting to “recover out loud.”
A recent article featured on CBS News discusses the new federal data that states approximately 72.2% of more than 29 million Americans with substance use disorder are living in Recovery.…
Read MoreHere’s who controls the $50 billion opioid settlement funds in each state
Here’s who controls the $50 billion opioid settlement funds in each state By Aneri Pattani A recent article featured on NPR discusses the ownership of the $50…
Read MoreAction Alert! – 10% Set-Aside and Billions dedicated for Recovery
May 2021 Action Alert Breaking News! 10% Set-Aside and Billions dedicated for Recovery Our hearts are elated. Our eyes filled with tears of joy. Today, The President introduced the FY…
Read MoreBiden-Harris Administration’s Statement of Drug Policy Priorities
On April 2, 2021, President Biden and Vice President Harris released their statement of Drug Policy Priorities for their first year in office. Please Read below for the full statement.…
Read MoreRecovery Community Celebrates Announcements of Marty Walsh and Rep. Deb Haaland as Nominees for Cabinet Level Positions in Biden-Harris Administration
Members of the Recovery Community would like to congratulate both Mayor Marty Walsh and U.S. Representative Deb Haaland, announced by President-elect Biden to be nominated to cabinet level positions in…
Read MoreThe Words We Use Matter – Part 2
Change the Names – Remove “Abuse” Policymakers in all levels of government have an opportunity and a responsibility to work towards eliminating stigma by using non-stigmatizing terms for addiction. Individuals…
Read MoreThe Words We Use Matter – Part 1
Recovery Voices Count As we enter the final month of the 2020 election cycle, it becomes more vital that we include the faces and voices of recovery at all levels…
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