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Resources To Help You Reach Your Recovery Goals
Your vote, your health: How election choices shape addiction treatment and public health policy
Written by Tina Pettingill, MPH, Groups Recover Together’s Director of Government Affairs This article is not intended to persuade you to vote for any specific party or politician. It’s important that you have the chance to research the issues you care about and make choices that best serve you and your family. Want to know
Upcoming events for National Recovery Month!
September is National Recovery Month, and we are excited to be attending and hosting so many incredible events to celebrate. Here are all of the events across our communities that we will be hosting and attending: Florida: Groups Open House Groups Recover Together: 1959 E. Edgewood Dr, Suite 102, Lakeland, FL 33803 9/9/2024, time TBD
40+ mental health, recovery, and supportive resources for LGBTQIA+ communities
Every person who identifies as LGBTQIA+ needs something different to feel supported. To help as many people as possible, we’ve rounded up a comprehensive list of resources. Keep reading for national and state-based resources that focus on mental health, recovery, and the unique needs of local LGBTQIA+ communities. National LGBTQIA+-affirming recovery resources The following
26 mental health resources for Black, Indigenous, and people of color and LGBTQIA+ individuals
Communities of color and LGBTQIA+ people face a higher number of health issues than other groups. There are many reasons why this is the case. All are driven or worsened by racism, discrimination, and stigma. What makes matters worse is that many people don’t see themselves reflected in medicine, mental health, and research. This means
How to get involved in recovery advocacy
Written by Tina Pettingill, MPH, Groups Recover Together’s Director of Government Affairs Your voice has power. Advocacy is fueled by the millions of voices of people from the recovery community and their allies. For many people impacted by the opioid overdose epidemic, advocacy is a way to channel their loss or pain to help others.
What is opioid use disorder? Signs and treatment options
Do you struggle with pills, fentanyl, heroin, or other opioids? Learn about opioid use disorder signs and treatment. Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a common substance use disorder. In the U.S., around 2.7 million people have OUD. When using opioids, there’s always some risk of overdose. Knowing how to reduce the risk of overdose and
