The purpose of this survey is to measure public opinion on issues related to recovery. The information collected will be used to identify areas for improvement in our community. Your responses are confidential so please answer the questions honestly and to the best of your ability. Thank you for completing this survey.
Key Definitions
Substance use disorder (SUD): A complex condition in which there is uncontrolled use of a substance despite harmful consequences.
Co-Occurring Disorder (COD): The coexistence of both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder (SUD)
Recovery: A process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential.
Harm Reduction: A public health approach that aims to reduce the negative health, social, and legal consequences associated with drug use and other risky behaviors, without requiring a person to stop the behavior completely.
Naloxone: A lifesaving medication that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose.
Medication Assisted Recovery (MAR): The use of medications to treat substance use disorders e.g., methadone or buprenorphine to treat opioid use disorder.