PC01 - Recovery Services - Living Well in Recovery

Sunday, October 30, 2022

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: Holiday 6, Level 2

CE: 3

Pre-Conference Speaker(s)

David Awadalla, MSW, BSHP (he/him/his)

Public Health Advisor
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Marietta, Georgia
Chase Holleman, LCSW, LCAS (he/him/his)

Public Health Advisor
SAMHSA - CSAP
Brooklyn, New York
Dona Dmitrovic, MHS

Senior Advisor
SAMHSA, Dept. of HHS
Melbourne, Florida

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Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this activity, participants will:

Define what is meant by recovery as it relates to opioid use disorders and the stigma individuals face in recovery
Discuss the impact of policy and programs on the recovery process
Illustrate SAMHSA's role in promoting substance use (opioid use disorder) treatment and recovery supports.

Presentation Summary: This session seeks to educate participants on recovery from opioid use disorders, SAMHSA's commitment to promoting recovery and recovery support services along with the importance of evidence-based policy and the nuances of policy planning. Participants will engage with federal representatives to share experiences and to generate ideas and common ground for the promotion of recovery in a time of increased overdose and emotional/mental distress.