Substance Use Disorders: Supporting Individuals in Early Recovery Through Peer-Led Services

• By: Temitope Fabayo, BA, MBA-HR DMC HomeCare
• April 21st, 2026
• addiction recovery, early recovery, Medicaid reimbursement, opioid use disorder, peer recovery support, peer-led services, recovery coaching, Spring 2026 Issue, substance use disorders
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The first days and weeks of recovery from a substance use disorder are among the most precarious in any individual’s health journey. Detoxification has been completed, the immediate crisis has passed, and now the real work begins: rebuilding a life without substances. Yet this is precisely when...

Building Community Resilience: Prevention and Recovery Services Working Together

• By: Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon, PhD The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
• January 6th, 2022
• addiction, overdose, peer recovery support, prevention and recovery services, substance use disorder, suicide prevention, Winter 2022 Issue
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September and October were two of the busiest months of the year here at The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Each September, we observe  by celebrating a strong and proud recovery community, promoting and supporting innovative treatment and recovery practices,...

Let’s Strengthen Sober Housing Resources

• By: Jim Malone THRIVE Recovery Community Outreach Center
• October 1st, 2017
• addiction recovery, housing regulation, peer recovery support, post-treatment transition, recovery support, relapse prevention, sober housing, social determinants of health
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Imagine someone drowning at night in the middle of the ocean. Suddenly a ship appears! Spotlights pinpoint the poor swimmer. A floatation device is tossed into the sea, and words of encouragement float down from the deck of the boat. The swimmer is quickly brought on board and provided with warm...