Substance use disorder (SUD) is something that isn’t talked about in a lot of communities, especially those of a culture-specific nature. Take, for example, the Hmong people. “Hmong people are known as survivalists and are really resilient. And to add that we have a SUD, it’s kind of like shaming,” Xianna Moua-Yang, co-founder of Koom … The post A New Grassroot Recovery Organization Emerges to Meet Community-Specific Needs first appeared on The Phoenix Spirit.| The Phoenix Spirit
September is National Recovery Month — a time to celebrate the millions of Americans in recovery from substance use disorders and to promote the evidence-based treatments, supports, and communities that make recovery possible. At the Minnesota Department of Human Services, we are privileged to work alongside providers, advocates, people in recovery, and families every day. … The post Three Reasons for Hope in Minnesota’s Recovery Landscape first appeared on The Phoenix Spirit.| The Phoenix Spirit