Substance Use and Recovery Support Initiatives (SURSI)

Happy International Women's Day! Thank you to all the women who continue to help shape healthier and stronger communities every day.

#InternationalWomensDay

Are you a substance use or behavioral health treatment provider? We want to hear from you!

Share your input to help guide future training and technical assistance designed to support providers like you.
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Participants will learn practical, youth-centered strategies to strengthen care coordination and support sustained recovery. FREE continuing education credits hours available! To register, please scan the QR code on the flyer or follow this link: tinyurl.com/CareContinuum

Register today for the Building an Integrated Care Continuum for Youth Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Webinar!

FREE continuing education credits and hours available! To register, please scan the QR code on the flyer or follow this link: tinyurl.com/CareContinuum

The Substance Use and Recovery Support Initiatives (SURSIs) offers on-demand webinars designed for professionals across disciplines, from educators and behavioral health providers to first responders.

Watch now and bring evidence-based strategies to your practice!
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The holidays can bring added stress, changes in routine, and increased risk for people in recovery. Check out these five practical strategies to help support recovery this holiday season.
#RecoveryDuringTheHolidays #HolidayWellness

Overdose prevention policies, aimed at reducing risk, make a difference. States implementing several strategies saw meaningful decreases in overdose deaths.

#overdoseprevention #naloxonesaveslives #SupportNotStigma

This International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we’re highlighting research that sheds light on the unique experiences of young people with disabilities and the factors shaping their health and wellbeing.

#IDPD2025 #AdolescentHealth

Curious about how to better support families impacted by substance use? Join us for an introductory session on the Invitation to Change (ITC) Approach.

December 9, 2025
Register: bit.ly/ITC-Op1

January 13, 2026
Register: bit.ly/ITC-Op2

Treatment in correctional settings = safer reentry + fewer overdoses.
#RecoveryMatters #JusticeHealth

Looking for treatment online?
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#TreatmentResources #SafetyOnline

Mental well-being matters every day, and you don’t have to “mask” your emotions... even during spooky season. It’s okay to ask for support and take care of yourself. 🎃

#MentalHealthMatters #ItsOkayToAskForHelp

Taking care of others starts with taking care of you 🤎

For behavioral health professionals, self-care isn’t a luxury, it’s essential to providing the best care for others. Share this post along with one self-care goal you have for the week.

hashtag#Recovery hashtag#MentalHealth hashtag#SelfCare

Stimulant misuse rates in ADHD treatment range from 2-29% but context matters.

Factors like short-acting prescriptions, prior medication use, or a history of substance misuse can increase risk.

Data like this remind us it’s about understanding complexity.

#ADHDAwarenessMonth #PublicHealth

Community Saved My Life: Perspectives on Substance Use and Harm Reduction - ASU Art Museum Community Saved My Life: Perspectives on Substance Use and Harm Reduction at the ASU Art Museum

📣 Join the ASU Health and Arts Collaborative for an event on substance use and overdose prevention Sunday, October 26th. SURSI investigator, Dr. Linde-Krieger, will share a social work research and practice perspective as part of a panel of experts.

✅ RSVP to save your spot!

💭 Ever notice how your mood shifts after a good workout?

Researchers found that aerobic exercise may help curb cravings among people with methamphetamine use disorder.

#AddictionRecovery #RecoveryIsPossible #BreakTheStigma

October is Substance Use Prevention Month 💙
Research shows strong family bonds, school engagement, and positive peers lower the risk of adolescent substance use. How can you show up for the next generation the way someone once showed up for you?
#YouthPrevention #EvidenceBased

📰 Stay informed with ASU’s Substance Use & Recovery Support Initiatives (SURSI)! Get monthly updates on webinars, workshops, and educational resources that support prevention, recovery, and community wellness. 🌟

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#PublicHealth #RecoverySupport #ASU

SURSI partners with the Pacific Southwest ATTC to support Region 9’s SUD & recovery workforce 🌟

📚https://psattcelearn.org/

📹https://sirc.asu.edu/recovery-support-initiatives/sursi-recorded-webinars

Through the State Opioid Response IV, SURSI & AHCCCS are expanding adolescent treatment across Arizona. Project ATLAS equips providers with training & resources to bridge gaps, strengthen practices & improve youth outcomes. 📚 sirc.asu.edu/recovery-sup...

Healing is possible when young people feel supported, connected, and understood 💜

By strengthening protective factors we can help youth build pathways of resilience to help them thrive.

#RecoveryMonth #HopeAndResilience #YouthSupport

🗣A Phase 1 trial shows virtual reality–based Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE-VR) may reduce cravings, boost mood, and support medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder.

Find the study on the last slide! 💡

#OpioidUseDisorder #RecoverySupport #VirtualReality #Mindfulness

Check out our newest products: the Treatment Modalities for Adolescent SUD Brief and the Adolescent SUD Myths & Facts Brief.

Access our product webpage by scanning the QR code or following this link: sirc.asu.edu/recovery-sup...

#educationalresources #adolescentsud #recoverysupport

Treatment isn’t one-size-fits-all. 🌟 Research shows that adapting care to each person leads to better outcomes. From relatable materials to trauma-informed, flexible approaches, personalized treatment keeps people engaged and moving forward in recovery.

#SUDTreatment #RecoverySupport

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The Hands on Overdose Prevention Education for Students (HOPES) Project is an effort sponsored by SAMHSA’s Pacific Southwest ATTC and conducted by Arizona State University's Substance Use and Recovery Support Initiatives (SURSI)!

#overdoseprevention #communitycollege #ArizonaStateUniversity

You are invited to attend Zero Overdose's Overdose Safety Plan Training for Youth-serving Providers and Mentors on September 23rd, 2025 from 2:00pm-3:30pm Phoenix Time Zone.

LINK: zoom.us/j/93368230959

#overdoseprevention #youthoverdose #freetraining

September is National Recovery Month! Recovery is possible, and there are evidence-backed treatments for supporting our adolescents.

Check out our QR code on the last slide for more information on effective treatment and support options. 💜🫂

#RecoveryMonth2025 #RecoveryJourney #AdolescentRecovery