The 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, found that 16.8 percent of people aged 12 or older reported having substance use disorder (SUD) in the past year. While that is a decrease from 17.3 percent in 2022, millions of Americans from all walks of life are still struggling with substance use. There is hope, though, because SUD is treatable.
September is Recovery Month, an annual observance that promotes the latest treatments, recognizes the strong and proud recovery community, and celebrates the healthcare clinicians and community members who make recovery possible. People can and do recover, and we honor the strength and resilience of those on the path to recovery.
If you are unsure about seeking treatment, you should reach out for help if:
At Lee Health, we offer SUD treatment for adults through Lee Physician Group Addiction Medicine. Our services include medication-assisted treatment (MAT), individual therapy, group therapy, and case management.
We have a multidisciplinary team of addiction medicine physicians, clinical psychiatrists, psychologists and licensed clinical social workers who provide compassionate care and individualized recovery plans.
To learn more, visit LeeHealth.org/our-services/addiction-medicine.
You are not alone. Recovery is possible. Nonjudgmental, compassionate care and support based on the latest research are available for you.
Larry Antonucci, M.D., MBA is the president & CEO of Lee Health, Southwest Florida’s major destination for health care offering acute care, emergency care, rehabilitation and diagnostic services, health and wellness education, and community outreach and advocacy programs. Visit LeeHealth.org to learn more.
This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Lee Health: You are not alone – Recovery from addiction is possible
Reporting by Larry Antonucci / Naples Daily News
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