Recovery Support

The ongoing process through which individuals achieve improved health, wellness, and quality of life while striving for abstinence or reduced substance use. 

WHEN A FATHER IS IN RECOVERY

Opinion piece, commentary
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On this Father's Day, let us not only celebrate those who have found their way but also uplift those still on the path to healing. Every father, regardless of his struggles, holds the potential to reclaim his strength, rewrite his story...
Sammy Ombisa Recovery Ally - Workforce advocating for a man in recovery

SUPPORTING MEN TO EMBRACE RECOVERY

Opinion piece, commentary
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Over the years, substance use and abuse have been known to have many negative effects on the human brain. For men, the most common symptoms may include disruptions in decision-making and impaired executive functioning. Men have emotions...
Sammy Ombisa Recovery Ally & Certified Wellness Coach(in white), Instructing men through exercises. exercises.

Impact Survey

News
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This survey is a collaborative effort by ICUDDR, NECPAM and ISAM. Together, we are trying to assess the impact recent reductions in funding have had to the workforce of fields dealing with substance use related issues.
Impact Survey

HEALING BEYOND SOBRIETY

Community update
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Recovery is more than achieving sobriety – it is about building resilience for lifelong wellness. While traditional addiction treatment focuses on abstinence, true recovery requires comprehensive post-treatment support that addresses mental...
Sammy Ombisa Recovery Ally - Workforce

Supporting the Journey: A Reading List for Addiction Nurses

Reading List
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As we celebrate International Nurses Week, we honour the dedication, expertise, and compassion of nurses around the globe—especially those working on the frontlines of substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery support. Addiction nurses play a crucial role not only in clinical care but also in education, advocacy, and research.
ISSUP Reading List

PRIORITIZING WELLNESS FOR SELFCARE IN RECOVERY WORK.

Guide
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PRIORITIZING WELLNESS FOR SELFCARE IN RECOVERY WORK. Recovery professionals play a critical role in transforming lives, offering hope, and fostering recovery. They need a balanced wellness equation due to the emotional and physical demands...