Someone with a substance use disorder may repeatedly use alcohol or drugs despite the consequences. More than 20 million Americans struggle with substance use, including 8 million people who also have a mental health disorder, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
At Vaya Health, we see you as a person, not a diagnosis. Founded upon SAMHSA’s guiding principles, we believe that recovery:
- Emerges from hope
- Is person-driven
- Occurs through many pathways
- Is holistic
- Is supported by peers and allies
- Is supported through relationships and social networks
- Is culturally based and influenced
- Is supported by addressing trauma
- Involves individual, family, and community strengths and responsibility
- Is based on respect
Alcohol is sometimes a part of certain cultures, traditions, and events. However, it can also get in the way of your everyday life and affect your health. This is not a weakness. There are tools that can help you learn more about your use of alcohol and how to find help.
For example, these tools can help answer questions like: “How much alcohol is really in my drink?” “How many calories am I drinking?” “What’s the cost per week, month or year?” You can use the link below to access resources like interactive worksheets and calculators to learn the answers to those questions and more.
Recovery does happen
In North Carolina and nationwide, people in recovery have discovered healthy and rewarding lives that are free of alcohol and drugs. Learn more about recovery classes like Wellness Recovery Action Plan®.
