Advocacy & Activism

Independent progressive video programming.

Independent progressive video programming.

Independent progressive video programming.

Independent progressive video programming.

Independent progressive video programming.

Independent progressive video programming.

Buildin on the 2010 National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (Recovery Month) theme - "Join the Voices for Recovery: Now More Than Ever!" - this episode features footage, photos, and interviews of participants from events held around the country in which individuals, families, and entire commuhties unite in celebration of Recovery Month.  In addition, the show highlights the positive and affirming message realized by millions of Americans: Addiction is treatable and recovery IS possible!

How we communicate about addiction, treatment and recovery to people seeking and receiving help and individuals living in long-term recovery makes a difference.  Words have the power to help and heal, but also to discriminate and stigmatize.  Some terms have a negative connotation ("abuse" or "addict") that stigmatize people with an illness as well as those who provide the treatment and recovery services.  Other terms ("person in long-term recovery" or "substance abuse disorder") identify individuals and their illness with dignity and respect.  This episode will address the language that w

Independent progressive video programming.

Independent progressive video programming.