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As the nation’s leading advocate for recovery from addiction, Faces & Voices of Recovery is frequently called upon as a vast resource in advancing recovery efforts everywhere. We share thought leadership and commentary with recovery communities across the country, to build evidence-based recovery efforts and energize recovery organizations.

Through our monthly Voices & Views newsletter, Public Policy updates, and other communications Faces & Voices of Recovery delivers trending and breaking news, innovations, research and trends impacting the recovery community.

In the News

Stigma kept people with substance use disorders “in the shadows.” Now, they’re fighting to “recover out loud.”

By Emily Porcelli | September 21, 2023

Stigma kept people with substance use disorders “in the shadows.” Now, they’re fighting to “recover out loud.”   By Kerry Breen   A recent article…

The Roots of International Recovery Day

By Emily Porcelli | September 5, 2023

I am a Face & Voice of Recovery John Winslow, the founder of International Recovery Day and a strong advocate in the recovery community, is…

25 Years of the Modern Recovery Community Organization (RCO)

By Emily Porcelli | September 5, 2023

Celebrating the Silver Anniversary of the First Recovery Community Services Program Grants By Jeremiah Gardner   As I began to reflect recently on the tremendous…

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Faces & Voices of Recovery launches new digital app through partnership with Elevance Health Foundation

By Emily Porcelli | August 30, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FACES & VOICES OF RECOVERY LAUNCHES NEW DIGITAL APP THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH ELEVANCE HEALTH FOUNDATION   Washington, D.C. (August 31, 2023) –…

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SAMSHA’s Harm Reduction Framework: Historical Step in Saving Lives

By Javier Baltazar | July 25, 2023

We made history For too long we watched as our loved ones that use drugs or have substance use disorder needlessly died from an unregulated…

Here’s who controls the $50 billion opioid settlement funds in each state

By Emily Porcelli | July 14, 2023

Here’s who controls the $50 billion opioid settlement funds in each state     By Aneri Pattani   A recent article featured on NPR discusses…

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Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers: Faces & Voices Recovery Leadership Summit Inspires Connections and Change

By Patty McCarthy | July 6, 2023

In a recent interview, Patty McCarthy, CEO of Faces & Voices of Recovery, shared her thoughts on the transformative Faces & Voices Recovery Leadership Summit…

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Faces & Voices of Recovery Launches the Alliance for Recovery Centered Organizations

By Emily Porcelli | July 5, 2023

Washington, DC ARCO (Association of Recovery Community Organizations), is the leading membership organization for recovery community organizations dedicated to promoting and supporting recovery from substance…

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Faces & Voices of Recovery Celebrates Recovery Month

By Emily Porcelli | July 3, 2023

Washington, DC Faces & Voices of Recovery, a leading national organization dedicated to promoting long-term recovery from substance use disorders, is gearing up to celebrate…

Reflections on the Recovery Leadership Summit: Supporting Freedom from Addiction

By Phil Rutherford | June 29, 2023

Monty Burks, MCJ, PhD, CPRS, Director of Faith-Based Initiatives for the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, wanted to share his insights…

Press Releases

The Words We Use Matter – Part 2

October 2, 2020

Change the Names – Remove “Abuse” Policymakers in all levels of government have an opportunity and a responsibility to work towards eliminating stigma by using…

The Words We Use Matter – Part 1

October 2, 2020

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…

National Recovery Month Annoucement

August 5, 2020

National Recovery Month 2020 National Recovery Month (Recovery Month) is an international observance held every September to educate people about how substance use and mental health services can enable individuals…

Faces & Voices Open Letter on Inclusion of Marginalized Communities

April 24, 2020

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Faces & Voices of Recovery to Honor Chris Herren Former NBA Start with National Voice of Recovery Award

June 20, 2014

Over 23 Million Americans Are In Recovery From Addiction — America Honors Recovery Is The Preeminent Awards Ceremony Highlighting The Accomplishments Of The Most Influential…

Council on Accreditation of Peer Recovery Support Services LLC Established to Accredit Organizations and Programs Providing Peer Recovery Support Services

June 22, 2013

(Washington, DC, July 22, 2013) – Faces & Voices of Recovery has established the Council on Accreditation of Peer Recovery Support Services (CAPRSS) LLC, the…

FIRST-EVER NATIONWIDE SURVEY DOCUMENTS DRAMATIC IMPROVEMENTS IN ALL AREAS OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE IN RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION

April 25, 2013

Study highlights the critical need for removal of discriminatory barriers to people with addiction and fighting for recovery – costing nation $343 Billion a year…