Advocates for Opioid Recovery

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New @CDCgov preliminary overdose stats out today: 90,237 in 12-month period ending 9/20. Another historic spike. Call someone you care about today and check-in.

Survivors Council members Megan McAllister and Zac Talbott recently shared their thoughts on COVID-19's impact on addiction recovery with @statnews's @ushamcfarling—read now: statnews.com/2021/02/16/as-…

Biden moving to nix Trump plan on opioid-recovery prescriptions. The 117th Congress now must act swiftly to eliminate the X-Waiver in its entirety & ensure SUD education & training are widely disseminated in med schools & beyond. It’s time to be bold. washingtonpost.com/health/2021/01…

In an exciting shift in addiction medicine policy, new HHS guidelines allow any physician with a DEA prescriber license to treat up to 30 in-state patients with buprenorphine. #RecoveryNow ow.ly/FoXW50D9IT5

We urge the new Congress and the incoming Biden administration to elevate the voices of people with lived experience with addiction through peer support legislation and leadership appointments. @RyanForRecovery usatoday.com/story/opinion/…

Recently-released data show increasing rates of substance use and overdose during COVID-19, especially among those who identify as Black, Indigenous, and Latinx. Federal and state governments must act immediately to help provide care. #RecoveryNow ow.ly/Nk6a50COFSQ

Navigating the holidays can be stressful for anyone, but especially for people living in recovery from opioid use disorder. Here are some tips to help you prepare for this challenging season and safeguard your #recovery. #RecoveryNow ow.ly/tZeI50CtFLr

Tomorrow is #ElectionDay!! If you haven’t filled out your ballot yet, use @VOTE411's Voter Guide to learn more about the people and issues you’ll be voting on: ow.ly/1p4R50C7lVx #MentalHealthforUS

Thank you to everyone that participated in #TreatmentWeek this past week. While the week is over, the work continues, the message needs to spread, and more evidence-based treatment needs to be accessible. We THANK all those who make daily strides to #TreatAddictionSaveLives.

Motivational Interviewing: Strategic Patient Engagement & Reflective Listening on 10/22 @ 12PM ET. Learn about facilitating the motivational interview & how to gauge success by learning to listen for change talk. #TreatmentWeek #TreatAddictionSaveLives elearning.asam.org/products/rebro…

Join @ASAMorg & @TreatmentWeek today @ 2p EST to learn about different careers in #AddictionMedicine & the disciplines that can be integrated w/addiction training #TreatmentWeek #TreatAddictionSaveLives ow.ly/JRNb50BVdsc

Join @TreatmentWeek & @NIDAnews for a twitter chat at 12:30PM ET to learn effective ways to treat adolescents living with addiction. ow.ly/bk4I50BURiG #TreatmentWeek

Next week is National Addiction Treatment Week! Join this effort to bridge the gap between patients needing addiction treatment and trained providers who can deliver life-saving care. #TreatAddictionSaveLives TreatAddictionSaveLives.org

Today is your last day to fill out the #2020Census! Making sure you’re counted is critical to ensuring your community receives the services and funding it deserves. #Shapeyourfuture and be counted today: 2020census.gov #RecoveryNow

New from @pewtrusts — "In the first half of 2018, nearly 63% of opioid overdose deaths in the United States also involved cocaine, methamphetamine, or benzodiazepines," read more ⤵️ #RecoveryNow ow.ly/k84x50BSvtP

In the fight against the opioid epidemic, medicines for #opioidusedisorder are an underused tool that can help save lives. To learn more, check out AOR Survivors Council member @kqjsix share her family's story in this powerful video from @NASEM_Health: ow.ly/BUsR50BNIDO

Every community, regardless of zip code or socioeconomic status, deserves access evidence-based treatment options for opioid use disorder! #AccessMATters "We really believe we bring treatment to our patients and we meet them where they’re at" 💜 ow.ly/pGm550BJFtS

SAMHSA is committed to providing regular training and technical assistance (TTA) on matters related to the mental and substance use disorder field as they deal with #COVID19. View the updated available TTA resources to assist with the current situation: fal.cn/3aJ5C

Although #RecoveryMonth is coming to a close, the fight to break down barriers to evidence-based addiction treatment doesn’t end here. Visit our website to learn about the work that lies ahead and how you can get involved: ow.ly/i1M450BDv4s