HOMELESSNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT DISORDER: RECOVERY-ORIENTED HOUSING AND ACHIEVING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES PART 1

This episode broadcast on Talk Therapy TV in partnership with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) Road to Recovery TV series. To learn more about the Road to Recovery TV series and National Recovery Month visit recoverymonth.gov.

The relationship between homelessness, mental health, and substance use disorders is complex, multi-dimensional, and reciprocal. To effectively break this cyclical relationship, it is essential to understand that treatment for substance use disorders is effective and recovery is possible. With the help of evidence-based behavioral, clinical, medication-assisted treatment regimens, and recovery support services, individuals can enjoy independent and productive lives in the community. This show will examine the relationship between homelessness and substance use disorder treatment from both a program perspective and a policy perspective. Additionally, it will explore the issues of permanent supportive housing, comprehensive treatment protocols, and recovery support systems to assist individuals in achieving life-long positive physical and emotional health outcomes in long-term recovery.
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