Clearing the Confusion is an educational program developed by Truth Pharm to help unravel the mysteries of substance use and addiction (Substance Use Disorder). It was developed for family members who have a loved one who struggles with chaotic substance use, but it is beneficial for people who use drugs, people in recovery and people who interface with people who use drugs. We will be offering this series in person and online via Zoom. To register for the series, please fill out this online form: https://forms.gle/7tHZVSE1WMCu1w4k8 You will not receive a confirmation email immediately after registering. You will receive an email on Tuesday of each week with the title of the session, handouts, and the Zoom link. If you are local to Binghamton, NY you may attend the sessions in person at our office! The weekly topics are: 1. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of problematic substance use and how to approach a loved one. 2. Changing our language and motivational interviewing for non-confrontational discussions. 3. The science of addiction. 4. Types of addiction treatment and how to obtain them. 5. Harm Reduction, overdose recognition and Naloxone use. 6. All about Medication Assisted Treatment. 7. Stages of recovery and how to support your loved one through recovery. 8. Setting healthy boundaries and ensuring self-care. 9. Your rights as a person who uses substances, a family member, or person in recovery. 10. Advocating and navigating in the criminal justice system. While this information is best received throughout the full 10 weeks, each presentation is designed to be beneficial when attended individually. Come for one week, or all ten!
