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The Road to Recovery - Recovery Support: What It Means for People With Substance Use and Mental Disorders

Submitted by Davis Joint Uni... on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 1:14pm
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With the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, commonly known as health reform, important and far-reaching changes are underway in our Nation's health system.

The Road to Recovery - Trauma and Justice: Treatment and Recovery Through the Delivery of Behavioral Health Services

Submitted by Davis Joint Uni... on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 5:32pm
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Trauma is a universal experience of people in treatment and recovery for substance use and mental disorders. Trauma is a widespread, harmful and costly public health problem.  Trauma occurs as a result of violence, abuse, neglect, disaster, war, and other emotionally destructive experiences.

The Road to Recovery - Treatment and Recovery in Behavioral Health for American with Disabilities

Submitted by Davis Joint Uni... on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 12:52pm
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Persons with disabilities in our society experience substance use and mental disorders at a relatively high rates, yet special challenges exist for those who want to access and use treament and recovery support services. The American with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities, but how does this protection apply in providing treatment and recovery services for individuals with substance use and mental disorders?  What are the barriers to access that disabled persons face and how can these barriers be overcome?

The Road to Recovery - The Road to Recovery 2011: A Showcase of Events

Submitted by Davis Joint Uni... on Thu, 12/29/2011 - 1:31pm
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Building on the 2011 National Recovery Month theme - "Join the Voices for Recovery: Recover Benefits Everyone!" - this episode will feature footage, photos, and interviews of participants from events held around the  country as individuals, families, and entire communities unite in celebration of Recovery Month. In Addtion, the show will highlight the positive and affirming message realized by millions of Americans: Treatment is effective, and people can and do recover!

The Road to Recovery - Research to Practice: How Advancements in Science are Helping People with Mental and Substance Use Disorders

Submitted by Davis Joint Uni... on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 12:09pm
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Scientific research in the fields of prevention, treatment, and recovery - as related to both mental and substance use disorders - has led to many exciting discoveries and insights.  The practice of prevention, treatment, and recovery in behavioral health is incresingly becoming evidence-based by incorporating these scientific advancements.  What steps are being taken to shorten the time between significant research findings and their diseemination to the field?  What programs and intiatives are in place to help move research to practice?  How can practitioners ensure they are taking advan