September is National Recovery Month. Each September, we aim to educate our community about substance use disorders and promote our services that help those with substance use disorders live healthy and rewarding lives.
The hard work that goes into a successful treatment plan often goes unnoticed, and National Recovery Month celebrates the achievements made by everyone in recovery by reinforcing the positive actions they have taken to regain their health. We are proud of our staff members who help to facilitate the recovery process, but we are the proudest of our patients who have put in the work and have been successful in their recovery.
Opioid use disorder is everywhere, and central Pennsylvania is no exception. Statewide, Pennsylvania has some of the highest overdose rates in our nation. In 2023, the Dauphin County Coroner ruled that 125 people died by drug overdose in Dauphin County alone.
The epidemic is overwhelming, but it is important to remember that people do recover. It is possible to overcome addiction. You are not alone. It’s just a matter of reaching out for help and getting connected with effective, evidence-based and comprehensive treatment.
PPI provides help with their innovative Advancement In Recovery (AIR) Program. Through a combination of medication-assisted treatment and intensive counseling, people with opioid use disorder are getting a second chance to live a fulfilling life.
If you would like to speak to someone about taking the first step to recovery, or to make an appointment, please call 717-782-6493 for more information.