Official Launch of the Global Recovery Network

Authors

1.Ms. Margaret H. Nardi (⚑ United States) 1

2.Mr. Michael Botticelli (⚑ United States) 2

3.Mr. Ashwin Thind (⚑ Malaysia) 3

4.Mr. Boro Goic (⚑ Bosnia and Herzegovina) 4

5.Ms. Anne Mathu (⚑ Kenya) 5

1. Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement, U.S. Department of State., 2. Global Recovery Network Chairperson,, 3. Clinical Director and Clinical Psychologist, 4. Chairperson of the Recovered Users Network (RUN), 5. NACADA Board Member

Abstract

Increasingly, recovery from a substance use disorder is being recognized as a distinct point on the continuum of care for someone affected by a substance use disorder requiring its own research agenda, policies, organizational infrastructure and set of services. Additionally, people with lived experience are being included not only in service delivery models but also in critical leadership and policy development roles. This session will highlight some of more important challenges and opportunities that are encountered in making recovery a reality for all.