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The Division of Substance Abuse Services has regulatory
responsibility for the certification of and contractual provision for
prevention and treatment services related to substance addiction illness
and recovery. Although there are no state operated facilities for
treatment the division contracts for services with local providers and
monitors programs according to departmental standards.
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Additionally, the department encourages and
supports the development and expansion of the Recovery Advocacy
Movement. Historically, addiction recovery has occurred within
“anonymous” communities such as AA, NA and other groups who follow
predominantly the twelve step recovery model. The department fully
endorses the continuation of this wonderful system of anonymity and
support. However, there are many individuals who have stepped forward
into what has been called the Recovery Advocacy Movement. Recovering
addicts and/or family members are now organizing into advocacy groups
that OPENLY work to advance the cause of better care and public respect
for those in recovery from addiction illness.
The department assists two Recovery Advocacy
Groups. Alabama Voices for Recovery is the
Alabama
chapter of National Voices for Recovery. FORMLL is a regional group that
works with “Voices.” Get involved…there is strength in numbers! Contact
Voices for Recovery at
http://www.facesandvoicesofrecovery.org,
or FORMLL at (256) 796-4490
or
http://formll.org/home.html. The Division of Substance Abuse Services has also established an
Alabama Substance Abuse Advocacy Task Force. The Task Force has
conducted workshops throughout the State of
Alabama to increase awareness of advocacy efforts for consumers, families and
other interested parties. To find out more about the Task Force and how
you can be involved contact Beverly Johnson at
beverly.johnson@mh.alabama.gov.
Interesting Links for Recovery Consumers:
The Center
for Substance Abuse: http://csat.samhsa.gov/faqs.aspx Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA):
http://www.samhsa.gov/Treatment/treatment_public_i.aspx
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