1. Guy R. Cousins, LCSW, LADC, CCS
The Paradigm Shift Medication Assisted Therapy to Medication Assisted Recovery
Dr. Joseph Py, DO, ASAM
Guy R. Cousins, LCSW, LADC, CCS

3. SAMHSA Definition of Recovery
A process of change through which individuals improve their health & wellness, live a self-directed life, & strive to reach their full potential
Training Program

4. SAMHSA’s Recovery Support Strategic Initiative
Four Domains
Health
Home
Purpose
Community

5. Four Domains
Health-overall wellbeing begins with addressing symptoms of addiction that complicate physical & emotional health. Abstinence from substance use is recommended so that any MH disorders can be addressed & treated. This leads to more informed & healthier choices that will sustain ongoing recovery.

6. Four Domains Home- having a consistent, peaceful & stable place to return to each day will help remove uncertainty & anxiety that can lead to self-destructive behavior.

7. Four Domains
Purpose - being productive, whether through volunteer work, employment or going to school, provides meaning for every person, especially those who are rebuilding a life in recovery.

8. Four Domains
Community - an essential aspect of recovery from MHD & SUD is understanding that others have experienced similar difficulties & struggles. Having non-judgmental support from friends, family members & others in recovery can be just the thing to help an individual gain momentum in recovery.

9. SAMHSA’s Ten Components of Recovery
Recovery emerges from hope

10. SAMHSA’s Ten Components of Recovery
Recovery is Person Driven

11. SAMHSA’s Ten Components of Recovery
Recovery occurs via many pathways

12. SAMHSA’s Ten Components of Recovery
Recovery is Holistic

13. SAMHSA’s Ten Components of Recovery
Recovery is supported by peers and allies

14. SAMHSA’s Ten Components of Recovery
Recovery is supported through relationships & social networks

15. SAMHSA’s Ten Components of Recovery
Recovery is culturally-based and influenced.

16. SAMHSA’s Ten Components of Recovery
Recovery is supported by addressing Trauma

17. SAMHSA’s Ten Components of Recovery
Recovery involves individual, family,
& community strengths & responsibility

18. SAMHSA’s Ten Components of Recovery
Recovery is based on respect

19. SAMHSA’s Ten Components of Recovery

20. Mindfulness
The “average’ human looks without seeing, listens without hearing, touches without feeling eats without tasting, moves without physical awareness, inhales without awareness of odor or fragrance, and talks without thinking
Leonardo DiVinci