Re·cov·er·y - a return to a normal state of health, mind, and/or strength

At NDTS, we believe substance use disorder is similar to other chronic illness, such as asthma or diabetes, and similarly requires medication for successful outcomes. For other health problems like diabetes or high blood pressure, you are not expected to get better with behavioral therapies alone. Lifestyle changes may help but serious illness often requires medication when lifestyle changes cannot treat your illness.  It is important to know that you are not alone and there are a number of services resources  to help you regain control of your life.

Pennsylvania

• Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
• The Commonwealth Prevention Alliance Campaign to Stop Opiate Abuse
• Treating and Preventing Opioid Addiction, or call 1-800-662-HELP
• Department of Human Services - Health Care/Medical Assistance
• Department of Human Services - Substance Abuse Services

National

• National Institute on Drug Abuse
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
• SAMSHA Decisions in Recovery - a good starting place if you are thinking about finding treatment for opioid use disorder
• SAMHSA Flyer - Finding Quality Treatment for Substance Use Disorder (PDF)
• SAMHSA - Recovery Support
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, or for 24/7 free and confidential support for people in destress seeking prevention and crisis resources, call 1-800-273-8255
• The Trevor Project, crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth, or call 24/7 1-866-488-7386 
• Legal Action Center - non-profit law and policy organization fighting discrimination against people with histories of addiction, HIV/AIDS, or criminal records