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Each year, the month of September is used to recognize those who have faced substance abuse and addiction and are now in recovery. National Recovery Month celebrates not only the people in recovery, but also the service providers who facilitate prevention and treatment of mental health and substance abuse disorders. Recovery Month is a national reminder that recovery is possible.
Recovery Month also strives to remove the stigma of addiction by providing a place for everyone affected by addiction to tell their story. Recovery month is an opportunity for anyone to support recovery.
Colorado has a documented history with alcohol and substance abuse and alcohol, methamphetamine, and heroin treatment admissions have all increased in recent years (2014-2018). Preliminary CDC Colorado drug statistics also report a nearly 13% increase in Colorado overdose deaths between January 2019 and January 2020, prior to the arrival of the coronavirus pandemic. Preliminary data from January to April of 2020 reveals an increase of 35% over the same time period in 2019, suggesting that the lockdown occurring in the beginning of 2020 may have impacted drug related overdoses.
Drug overdose can be fatal. If you suspect someone is experiencing an overdose, call 911 immediately. Do NOT be afraid to seek help. If you do not have access to a phone contact Colorado Poison Center for online assistance.
Drug addiction recovery efforts in Colorado continue in 2020, although they have been impacted due to restrictions related to COVID-19. The needed and available support during the pandemic highlights that now, more than ever, the voice of the recovery community is needed to retain connections and promote resilience among those dealing with addiction.
In recent years, sobriety has become a hot topic socially through occasions like Dry January, Sober September/October and concepts like the sober curious movement that emphasize the rewards that come from a sober life. But Recovery Month’s roots run much deeper, beginning in 1989 as Treatment Works! Month and evolving into National Recovery Month in 1998.
For 30 years, National Recovery Month was organized and promoted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to raise awareness for mental health and substance abuse disorders. In 2020, the event’s 31st year, Faces and Voices of Recovery is hosting the Recovery Month website and providing a virtual space for Recovery Month events. The theme of Recovery Month 2020, “Join the Voices for Recovery: Celebrating Connections,” focuses on the need to stay connected to your support network during recovery, even in times of social distancing.
Roughly 400,000 Coloradoans were in recovery in Colorado in 2017, a number that will likely increase in the wake of the pandemic. Historically, numerous National Recovery Month activities could be found in most major cities in Colorado, signifying the importance of recovery from substance abuse. Due to COVID-19, Recovery Month is operating differently in 2020 but rest assured, the recovery network is still there.
Residents of Colorado are encouraged to show their recovery support by wearing the recovery month ribbon color (turquoise), and by registering Recovery Month events on the calendar. While 2020 has presented extra challenges for those facing addiction, it also serves as a reminder of the resiliency of those in recovery, reiterating that you can persevere during difficult times.
In an effort to abide by social distancing regulations, many of Colorado’s recovery organizations have started offering their services online, including Colorado Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous Colorado, and Advocates for Recovery Colorado. Additionally, The Recovery Village at Palmer Lake hosts virtual recovery meetings every Tuesday that are open to the public.
Additionally, consider the following alternatives to live events to show your support for recovery:
At The Recovery Village in Palmer Lake we understand addiction recovery. Our skilled and experienced staff is ready to meet you wherever you are in your recovery journey. We’ll create a personalized treatment plan that meets your needs, from medical detox to inpatient or outpatient substance abuse treatment and recovery support for life after rehab.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Recovery Village Palmer Lake has adjusted to the social distance recommendations by offering teletherapy sessions and a virtual space for online recovery meetings and chat rooms.
If you or someone you know is struggling with behavioral disorders or addiction in Colorado, contact us for more information about an addiction treatment plan that could work for you.
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