To Those in Recovery, a request
There is a growing movement within the prevention, treatment, and recovery communities to mobilize the efforts of men and women who are themselves in recovery. This trend received national prominence a few years ago with the PBS broadcast of Moyers On Addiction: Close to Home. The voices of people who truly understand the pain of addiction and the wonders of recovery are needed in order to make real progress toward adequate and accessible treatment in this country. Many are taking up the call and are giving up their anonymity in order to become politically and socially active in promoting change. It is true that not all men and women who are in recovery can afford to be open about this. It is also true that it may be quite some time before the majority of Americans become enlightened enough to truly understand addiction and the many factors that contribute to its prevalence in our society. Until such time, however, there are still many things that the anonymous men and women in recovery can do to help. This is our request:
The
Alcohol & Other Drug Program would like any member of the campus community
who is in recovery to please contact our office and offer to help. All contacts
will be completely confidential. You can contact
directly at 777-4198. He will be glad to here from you and discuss
possibilities for assisting us.
For now, here is the problem. When a student accesses the Program for help with substance abuse and possible addiction we can provide counseling and education. This is often successful in helping a student but sometimes more is required and this is support. The treatment options in the Greater Binghamton area are limited. Suggesting that a student try going to AA or NA meetings is often not a viable course of action due to factors like age and feelings of separation from the community. Still, what often stands between a student's overcoming his or her problem is an absence of support. This is where the recovery community can step in. Be a role model or mentor to a student in need of your particular assistance and experience. Call now or send e-mail. We can discuss the options and whatever stipulations you may have. It's just one of those situations where being able to understand far outweighs being understood. Thank you.
