In August 2010, leaders in the behavioral health field, consisting of people in recovery from mental health and substance use problems and SAMHSA, met to explore the development of a …

Recovery does not happen overnight. Asking for help from family, friends, co-workers, and others can make a big diference. Tell them your reasons for quitting and ask them to check in with …

Mental Disorders and Substance Use Disorders The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) recognizes there are many different pathways to recovery and each …

The people who started this fellowship, for whom we have a deep and lasting affection, have taught us much about addiction and recovery. In the follow-ing pages, we offer you our …

Drawing on research, practice, and personal experience of recovering individuals, within the context of health reform, SAMHSA will lead efforts to advance the understanding of recovery …

Recovery refers to the process in which people are able to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities. For some individuals, recovery is the ability to live a fulfilling and productive …

These resources relate to intimate relationships with friends and family, relationships with people in recovery, and supportive partners. It also includes the availability of recovery-related social …