America in Recovery – Provides resources for recovering addicts to find employment.

Addictshuns – Support and resources

National Institute on Drug Abuse – Addresses the challenges and stigmas of addiction

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Healing the Stigma of Addiction – This is a guide for treatment professionals, but it contains some great information

Patients with Addiction Need Treatment – Not Stigma – An article posted on the American Society of Addiction Medicine by the AMA Task Force to Reduce Opioid Abuse

 

National Recovery Month
In August of 2015, President Barrack Obama proclaimed September as National Recovery Month. From his proclamation:

Every day, resilient Americans with substance use disorders summon extraordinary courage and strength and commit to living healthy and productive lives through recovery. From big cities to small towns to Indian Country, substance use disorders affect the lives of millions of Americans. This month, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to all those who are seeking or in need of treatment, and we recognize the key role families, friends, and health care providers play in supporting those on the path to a better tomorrow.

Learn more at: http://www.recoverymonth.gov/