Category: Substance Use Resources
Finding Hope: Drug and Alcohol Support for Returning Citizens
Walking out of prison can be a shock. The world has changed while you were gone, and suddenly you’re supposed to catch up and keep pace with everyone who has…
You’re Home—Now What? Your Guide to Life After Prison
It’s over. No more prison. You step out, but suddenly the world feels bigger, faster, and a lot less forgiving than you remember. Maybe you don’t have a job lined up, or a place to stay, or even an ID. And if there’s no reentry program waiting for you, the odds can feel stacked from [...]
Breaking Free: Trading Two Decades of Addiction for a New Beginning
Sometimes life has a way of teaching us its most valuable lessons in the harshest ways possible. For Claudia R., that lesson came after 20 years of drug addiction and multiple encounters with the law. But today, she stands as living proof that it's never too late to change your story. "Today I am grateful," [...]
A New Beginning—Part 4
A Painful Setback Marcus was staying on track with his probation conditions and maintaining his sobriety. He had moments of doubt and confusion, but overall, he felt positive about where he was at his life and the progress that he had made to reclaim his life. He attended regular support group meetings and felt like [...]
Reentry Checklist: Strategies for a Smooth Transition
As you prepare to transition back into the community after incarceration, you may feel overwhelmed. It's natural to feel uncertain about where to begin or how to tackle the obstacles that come with reentry. However, it's important to remember that you are not alone on this journey, and there are resources available to support you [...]
Free Resources to Champion a Smooth Reentry
Returning to the community after incarceration presents a unique set of challenges for individuals as well as their loved ones. It's a time of both hope and uncertainty, requiring dedication, support, and access to the right resources. Whether you are facing reentry directly or supporting a loved one, knowing where and how to find available [...]
Freed by Faith
Josephine E. found herself in a dark place due to her alcohol use. It wasn’t until her church was seeking a recovery group coordinator that she found the motivation to make a change. Asking for Help At her lowest point, Josephine turned to faith and her community to guide her toward a successful recovery. Through [...]
How to Maintain Your Sobriety During Stressful Times
Everyone deals with stress at one time or another, and for individuals in recovery, stress and triggers can challenge one’s sobriety. Substance use is often a quick way to deal with stress, and while drugs and alcohol provide temporary pain relief, they can also inflict much harsher, long-term consequences. You may be asking, “how else [...]
Navigating Family Dynamics in Recovery
“Remember, your past does not define you. Don’t forget that there are people who believe in you and are cheering you on. You’ve come this far, and your perseverance will carry you through.”- Karen G. As a reentry program director in California, Karen has helped many individuals navigate reentry and family reunification. This may be [...]
The Opioid Epidemic & Medication-Assisted Treatment
In 2017, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared a public health emergency, commonly referred to as the “Opioid Epidemic". In response to the increasing rates of opioid-related deaths and Opioid-use Disorder (OUD), the government launched several initiatives to combat the crisis. Despite these reform efforts, over two million Americans suffer from OUD, [...]
