2009 ramble for recovery
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September 12, 2009
Ramble for Recovery
Celebrating Hope
On September 12, 2009, Douglas County joined the nation in observing the 20th Anniversary of National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month.
UMPQUA PARTNERS hosted:2nd Annual Ramble for RecoveryRecovery Resource Fair
Recovery MonthSeptember is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (Recovery Month) inspires millions of people for 20 years to…
Raise awareness about the disease of addictionShare their stories of recoveryAssist others who are still struggling
Over 70,000
Americans came
together at events
all across the
country to celebrate
Recovery Month.
Addiction is a Real Issue
Nationwide: 23.2 million people nationwide needing treatment
Douglas County: Over 6,800 persons 12 or older in need of treatment
Barriers
Public misconception of disease hinders recovery
Barrier in obtaining treatmentNegative effect on continued recovery
Misconception
In your opinion, about what percentage of Oregon residents age
18-25 do you think are in need of alcohol or other drug treatment?
Ramble for Recovery participants were asked…
? ?
Misconception
less then 20%
20%
40%
60%
80%
more then 80%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%
In your opinion, about what percentage of Oregon residents age 18-25 do you think are in need of alcohol or other drug treatment?
Evaluation ResultsFACT: 20.13% of Oregon residents age 18-25 are
in need of alcohol or other drug treatment.
Misconception
In your opinion, about what percentage of Oregon residents who
completed treatment for an addiction are employed?
Ramble for Recovery participants were asked…
?
Misconception
less then 20%
20%
40%
60%
80%
more then 80%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%
In your opinion, about what percentage of Oregon residents who completed treatment for an addiction are employed?
Evaluation ResultsFACT: 77.8% of Oregon
residents who completed treatment for an addiction are
employed.
Ramble for RecoveryThe Ramble for Recovery motivates Douglas County community members to…
Celebrate recoverySupport individuals in recoveryCreate awareness about addictionDispel myths and build positive social normsIncrease support for treatment and prevention services
2nd Annual Ramble for Recovery
10K Run/5K WalkVoices of Recovery Awards
Recovery Resource Fair
Douglas County Coming Together
Over…35 volunteers100 participants$3,500 in monetary and in-kind contributions
Youth
Volunteer Groups
ParentsMedia
Agencies
Douglas County get ready to
Ramble
Healthcare and Law Enforcement
Young and Old a like
Together We Learn, Together We Heal
Together We Support Recovery
Together We Educate Our Community
Together We Learn, Together We Heal
MYTH: Treatment doesn’t work
FACT: People who fear or don’t like the behavior associated with addiction are quick to point out the relapse often occurs, so therefore treatment doesn’t work. We need to remember that relapse also occurs with other disorders and diseases, such as diabetes and cancer.
MYTH: Addicts can stop on their own if they just want to.
FACT: A desire to quit using is necessary but usually insufficient.
Voices of RecoveryRecognizing one male and female each year who have made efforts to not only recover their own lives, but
to also make a positive impact in the community.
Amber Shepherd the 2009 female Voices of Recovery Award recipient
Recovery is the personal experience of the individual as he/she moves out of illness into
health.
Recovery can be claimed only by the person in recovery, and that ownership includes the right to
take risks, make mistakes and learn from one’s experiences.
Voices of Recovery
Exemplifing the power of recovery by making positive impacts on their lives, their family and the
community.
Ernst Shadbolt the 2009 male Voices of Recovery Award recipient
Together We Learn, Together We Heal
Together We Change Attitudes
"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up.
The most certain way to
succeed is always to try just one more time."
~ Thomas Edison
Spirituality is an important
ingredient of the recovery process
Recovery positively affects individuals,
families and communities.
Ramble SuccessIncreased the number of participants
2008 – 872009 – 100
45% of participants in recoveryNew: 13 exhibitsEducational signage
Evaluation82% - Increase awareness about treatment and recovery programs available for alcohol and other drug addiction.72% - Prompted participants to have a conversation with another person about substance abuse.77% - Increase understanding of consequences of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use.79% - Increase awareness about those who seek treatment for addiction to alcohol or other drugs achieves life-long recovery.
Treatment Works“Recovery and treatment programs create healthier families and a more productive
workforce, while lowering health care costs and reducing crime rates. Recovery is real and
communities heal!”
Thank you…
…to all the volunteers and participants for making the 2nd Annual Ramble for
Recovery successful
Thank You Sponsors
Employment Inc
Thank You Team Ramble
Resourceswww.samhsa.govwww.recoverymonth.govOregon Addictions & Mental Health Divisionwww.brooksideinstitute.com/myths.asp
PicturesAndrea ZielinskiCraig BurmeisterDanny Weiser
Media CoverageKPIC-TV Spotlight on Douglas CountyKPIC-TV Event Day CoverageLive radio interview Brian Prawitz – News Director, Brooke CommunicationsFree Advertisement in Douglas County NewsArticle in Douglas County NewsPress Releases in The News-ReviewGuest Column in The News-ReviewFacebookDouglas County Community CalendarsUMPQUA PARTNERS website
THANK YOU