Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs

💫Just as the phoenix rises from the ashes, at DDAP, we believe people in recovery can, and do, succeed after battling substance use disorder. “The Phoenix,” our final Recovery Month event of 2024, showcased the transformation possible through recovery and the power of sharing stories to connect, inspire, heal, and promote recovery. 🤝The Shapiro Administration remains dedicated to ensuring that Pennsylvanians are supported through all phases of their recovery journey and that whatever recovery road they choose to walk is paved with opportunities. For details on how the Administration is empowering sustained recovery visit:  https://lnkd.in/eJrBDYrD ▶️Replay the live stream of the event for the recovery stories of the transformation participants (David Ridley & Mariette Torres) and members of the DDAP team (Fred B. & Margaret Eckles-Ray, BA, CADC, CRS), as well as the work of organizations supporting recovery, including Leah's Legacy and Recovery House of Worship York: https://lnkd.in/eTeGDd3x 📸For photos of the event visit: https://lnkd.in/ebEAeCgq 👏A round of applause for the team who donated their time, talents, and services to support the transformations: Fashion design & styling, Victoria W Kageni Discovering purpose through creativity. of Gusa By Victoria Hairstylist, Rosemarie Thompson of Rozay’s Touch Salon Barber, Michael Muldrow Makeup artist, Kiuana Henderson of Kiuana Lynn MUA And a special thanks to Pebbles D. Armwood aka DJ CoCo Pebbles. #recovery #substanceusedisorder

💡Do you have insight that might help your peers in the drug and alcohol field better respond to the most current #drugtrends? TODAY, October 4, is the last day to submit breakout session proposals for DDAP’s 2024 Emerging Drug Trends Symposium➡️https://lnkd.in/eFTC64NX 📝Register for the FREE symposium ➡️ https://lnkd.in/efY-nYtN

🪧This is your sign to step away from the screen and venture out into nature. And now back to our regularly scheduled posting⤵️ 🚣A perfect (September) day on the waterway for recovery! Special thanks to our co-host, the Erie County, Pennsylvania Office of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, Erie’s Regional Recovery Hub, for organizing hiking, kayaking, and a luncheon recognizing the essential role of wellness in recovery for #RecoveryMonth. 🌿Erie’s Graveyard Pond Trail at Presque Isle State Park was one of nine trails picked to correspond with our regional recovery hubs for “Recovery in Nature,” an initiative with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to remind all Pennsylvanians - especially those in recovery from substance use disorder - of the healing power of nature abundant in our state parks. 🥾 Find a trail near you or learn about the efforts of Erie’s hub to promote holistic, community-centered healing at https://lnkd.in/eK4WZ3ma

🔦Antoinette Sacco is a mother, daughter, and Nonna who has been in long-term recovery for 32 years. She loves to spend time in nature, enjoying its natural beauty. 🪜To take the first step toward recovery, find local treatment and resources at https://lnkd.in/eaAVpBcJ 🤝Help is available if you are uninsured or underinsured.

Replay our final Recovery Month event of 2024, “The Phoenix,” a celebration of the transformative power of #recovery featuring personal stories higlighting the importance of access to supports in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD).

In need of a dose of inspiration.... how about a feel-good story showcasing the triumph of the human spirit? Join us HERE ON LINKEDIN (under the "Posts" tab) for a LIVESTREAM of "The Phoenix" tonight, September 26, kicking off at 5:30 pm. David and Mariette will share their stories and reveal a new look, symbolizing their transformations through #recovery. We will also hear recovery stories from our DDAP team and more about the work and resources of organizations supporting recovery, including Leah's Legacy and Recovery House of Worship York. 🔴Also, stream on Facebook: https://lnkd.in/em_ehpu3 or pacast.com/live/ddap

✨Join us tomorrow, Thursday, September 26, for Mariette’s makeover reveal, reflective of the incredible transformation she has undertaken in her #recovery from substance use disorder. RSVP for "The Phoenix:" https://evt.to/eedmshihw 🪄Special thanks to Recovery House of Worship York/RHOW Life Center and the makeover team: 👗Fashion design & styling, Victoria W Kageni Discovering purpose through creativity. of Gusa By Victoria 🪮Hair stylist Rosemarie Thompson of Rozay’s Touch Salon 💈Barber Michael Muldrow 💄Makeup artist Kiuana Henderson of Kiuana Lynn MUA

🗣️We are shattering the stigma around #substanceusedisorder through the power of storytelling! As part of our ongoing #RecoveryMonth celebrations, we hosted a screening of "Our American Family," chronicling the lives of a suburban Philadelphia family battling generational addiction, introduced by recovery advocate Harry Cunnane. 🪑DDAP Secretary Dr. Latika D. Davis-Jones then welcomed "Our American Family" matriarch Linda Geraghty and Dr. Weston Kensinger, PhD, Director of Penn State Harrisburg's Douglas W. Pollock Center for Addiction Outreach and Research, to the stage for a "kitchen table talk" inspired by the raw, honest conversation captured for the documentary. 💬Replay the panel for Linda's advice to families battling the disease of addiction, resources for those struggling with substance use disorder, and more about "Life Unites Us", our anti-stigma campaign: https://lnkd.in/e_qu8sFj 📰Read the press release: https://lnkd.in/eVVXq7eM

💜David has overcome incredible obstacles to transform his life for himself and his son. Join us to celebrate his recovery and reveal his new look this Thursday, September 26. 📝Learn more & register for "The Phoenix" at https://evt.to/eedmshihw. 🪄Special thanks to Recovery House of Worship York/RHOW Life Center and the makeover team: 👗Fashion design & styling by Victoria W Kageni Discovering purpose through creativity. of Gusa By Victoria 🪮Hair stylist Rosemarie Thompson of Rozay’s Touch Salon 💈Barber Michael Muldrow 💄Makeup artist Kiuana Henderson of Kiuana Lynn MUA

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