Hope For Healing
Substance use disorders affect an entire family……
Who today does not know someone whose life has been impacted by substance use or misuse?
Research demonstrates that a family-centered approach to treatment, recovery and family well-being, and improves outcomes when the complex needs of each family member are met. Supportive services exist to provide educational programs and evidence informed resources for parents, concerned significant others (CSO) and students.
“A family-centered approach extends well beyond the substance use disorder (SUD) treatment system, child welfare system, courts and mental health services, and includes all other agencies and individuals who interact with and serve families. A family-centered approach to SUD treatment provides a comprehensive array of clinical treatment and related support services that meet the needs of each family member, not just the individual requesting care.”
PREVENTION * EDUCATION * TREATMENT OPTIONS * AND MUCH NEEDED FAMILY SERVICES
Many highly qualified organizations and agencies are available to help individuals and families find the resources they need on the road to recovery. The following organizations are supported by SOS(S) for their outstanding individual and family recovery resource information. These organizations have invaluable tools for families on how to help loved ones heal from a dependency on drugs or alcohol.
There Is Hope For Healing by understanding the reason behind why people turn to substance use for emotional pain.
THE NEW DRUG TALK FOR FAMILIES:
SONG FOR CHARLIE has created an accessible and convenient fentanyl education course that helps parents and caregivers connect with their children to have constructive conversations about the new chemical drug landscape. The course includes flexible online sections that can be completed at your own pace.
THE DRUG LANDSCAPE HAS CHANGED:
In the illegal drug market, chemicals are way more profitable raw materials than plants. That’s why fentanyl is used to press fake prescription pills, sold deceptively as Xanax, Percocet, Oxycodone & more. It is also found in cocaine, ecstasy, heroin and meth. Drug users are frequently unaware that their drug contains fentanyl, which puts them at extremely high risk of accidental poisoning. That’s why fentanyl is involved in 79% of Gen Z drugs deaths, higher than any other age group.
SMART Recovery is a fresh approach to addiction recovery. SMART stands for Self-Management and Recovery Training. This is more than an acronym: it is a transformative method of moving from addictive substances and negative behaviors to a life of positive self-regard and willingness to change.
SMART Recovery was established in 1994, here in the USA, to meet the increasing demand of those seeking a secular and evidence-informed alternative to the widespread 12-Step addiction recovery program.
Such was its popularity that SMART Recovery grew from 42 meetings at the beginning to more than 1,500 in North America alone today and now proliferating worldwide in 23 countries and counting.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation and to improve the lives of individuals with mental and substance use disorders, and their families.
Sometimes help can’t wait. If you or someone you know is in danger or having a medical emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available.
Call or text: 988
Chat: 988lifeline.org
You’ll be able to speak with a trained crisis counselor any time of day or night.
SAMHSA Helpline
This Helpline provides 24-hour free and confidential help. You can get treatment referral and information about mental health and drug or alcohol use disorders, prevention, and recovery in English and Spanish.
Call: 1-800-662-4357
TTY: 1-800-487-4889
Text your ZIP code to: 435748
Visit FindTreatment.gov to locate a treatment facility or provider
“Not sure how to prevent drug use? Or what to do if you suspect or have discovered substance use? We have the science and research-backed information to help you help your child.”
Visit the PARTNERSHIP TO END ADDICTION to find tips for preventing substance use, resources for families to help guide their loved ones to treatment and guidance on managing recovery from addiction.
- Helping Families Support Loved Ones
- Connect for free personalized Family Recovery support and services
- Advancing Care and Prevention
- Treatment and Recovery
CLICK on the following PARTNERSHIP TO END ADDICTION links below to see how you can get connected with valuable FAMILY RECOVERY SERVICES & RESOURCES to help you, help your child:
FAMILY RECOVERY SERVICES & RESOURCES
COMMUNITY REINFORCEMENT & FAMILY TRAINING (CRAFT)
ONLINE SUPPORT COMMUNITY MEETINGS (OSC)
“Community Reinforcement and Family Training, or CRAFT, is an approach for families who have a loved one struggling with substances, but who is not really interested in making changes or getting help. CRAFT is about learning a different method to communicate with and support your loved one. It is about taking are of yourself, while also learning how to interact with your loved one in a way that increases the likelihood of making a real change.”
~ Partnership to End Addiction
