Recovery Planning & Support – Recovery Will Look Different for Each Person
The overall goal of recovery is to no longer misuse substances, but the path of recovery looks different for each person going through the process. Understand how to support someone in recovery and learn how to live in recovery with the right guidance and support. This increases the chances of substance use disorder staying in the past.
Get To Know Your RCO!
Recovery Community Organizations (RCOs) help empower peers to find and sustain a life of recovery.
RCOs support:
- Peers at all stages of recovery
- Community members
- Families in recovery
- People seeking community resources
- Any stakeholder wanting to make a difference in the opioid epidemic affecting their community
Supporting Someone in Recovery
If a person is in recovery, it means their treatment is concluded and they are no longer misusing opioids and contributing to opioid use disorder. Support from family and friends helps a person in many ways, but consider some best practices for encouragement so that recovery remains in effect.
- Don’t be critical
- Practice patience
- Offer encouragement
- Actively listen
- Emphasize their courage
- Promote healthy habits
- Suggest recovery support groups
It’s not easy to do it alone – find recovery support resources.
Living in Recovery
If you were formerly suffering from opioid use disorder, you understand the struggle that comes with committing yourself to a better, healthier life. Some days are easier than others, but they are never easy. North Georgia OPEN provides you with recovery resources to help you stay on track, assimilate into your new lifestyle, and avoid setback.
Connect with a recovery support group or learn more about successful opioid recovery.
