If you or someone you know struggles with substance misuse (drugs or alcohol), recovery is possible.

• While shame, fear and frustration often accompany a drug or alcohol problem, it’s never too late to get help. Reaching out is a very important first step—although many people struggle to acknowledge the severity of their symptoms.
• Once you recognize the problem, stages of recovery often include selecting a treatment program/setting, withdrawal management, establishing new coping strategies, and long-term recovery maintenance including support group participation.
• If you or a loved one might have a substance use problem, contact your Magellan program for expert, confidential support via helpful treatment information, self-assessments and online self-paced addiction counseling.
• Find local treatment resources through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: findtreatment.samhsa.gov, or call SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662 HELP (4357).