Understanding Addiction & Recovery: Information for Family, Friends, and Caregivers

2024-04-10 13:16:28

Presented by Lila Neves, a prevention specialist from Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Health, this program will, among other things, help people gain knowledge about addiction and how scientific understanding of it  has progressed over time. The recovery process will be discussed including readiness, entry, during, and long-term stages. The difference between harm reduction and medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) will be
examined. The vital roles that family, friends, and caregivers play in providing support as well as a look at self-care and available resources will be shared.