Surgeon General Publishes “Facing Addiction in America”
On Thursday, November 17, the U.S. Surgeon General released Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General’s Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health. This marks the first report dedicated to substance misuse and related disorders. The report addresses alcohol, illicit drugs, and prescription drug misuse, with chapters dedicated to neurobiology, prevention, treatment, recovery, health systems integration, and recommendations for the future.
The following sections provide key findings of each of the chapters in the Report:
- The Neurobiology of Substance Use, Misuse, and Addiction
- Prevention Programs and Policies
- Early Intervention, Treatment, and Management of Substance Use Disorders
- Recovery: The Many Paths to Wellness
- Health Care Systems and Substance Use Disorders
To learn more, visit Facing Addiction in America.
The Barnstable County Regional Substance Abuse Council (RSAC) has established a communication infrastructure across towns, providers, organizations, and individuals on Cape Cod to identify and address regional gaps and disparities in the substance use service provider system, maximize inter-agency collaboration and maximize funding and resource opportunities. RSAC facilitates for a coordinated and comprehensive regional approach to substance use across the continuum of prevention, treatment, intervention, and recovery.
