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