Solving SUD Together

Solving SUD Together Together we can educate one another about the facts of substance use disorder. Together we can eliminate stigma. All of us are the solution. Together we can.

Together we can help our neighbors get treatment and recover.

đź’™ Stability Can Be the First Step Toward RecoveryFor many people, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) provides the stabi...
01/29/2026

đź’™ Stability Can Be the First Step Toward Recovery

For many people, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) provides the stability needed to begin healing. By helping regulate brain chemistry and reduce intense cravings, MAT can create space for people to focus on recovery, relationships, and daily life.

MAT is part of a comprehensive, medically guided approach to treatment and is tailored to each individual’s needs. For some, it’s short-term support; for others, it may be longer-term. What matters most is having access to care that supports safety, dignity, and progress.

Recovery isn’t about willpower alone — it’s about the right tools, at the right time, with the right support.

đź”— Learn more about MAT and treatment options:
https://www.samhsa.gov/substance-use/treatment/options

💙 Recovery Is Possible — Even During Pregnancy and PostpartumRecovery from substance use disorder is possible at every s...
01/27/2026

💙 Recovery Is Possible — Even During Pregnancy and Postpartum

Recovery from substance use disorder is possible at every stage of life, including during pregnancy and the postpartum period. With the right support, people can take steps toward healing while protecting their own health and the health of their baby.

Compassionate, evidence-based care helps reduce risks, supports stability, and creates better outcomes for families. Seeking help during this time is a sign of strength — not failure.

No one has to navigate perinatal substance use alone. Support, understanding, and recovery are within reach.

Residents of Northwest Colorado—we want to hear from you. 🗣️The Yampa Valley Community Foundation is gathering confident...
01/23/2026

Residents of Northwest Colorado—we want to hear from you. 🗣️

The Yampa Valley Community Foundation is gathering confidential feedback to better understand the mental and behavioral health needs of people living in Moffat and Routt counties. The survey is quick—under 10 minutes—offered in both English and Spanish, and will directly inform how our region strengthens mental health and substance use support.

Share your perspective now through February 2026 and help guide the future of care in our community:
https://prcsurvey.com/begin/YampaValley2026

💙 MAT Looks Different for Different SubstancesMedication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) isn’t one-size-fits-all. The type of s...
01/21/2026

đź’™ MAT Looks Different for Different Substances

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) isn’t one-size-fits-all. The type of substance someone is struggling with matters — and so do the treatment options available.

For opioid use disorder, MAT may include FDA-approved medications that help reduce cravings, prevent withdrawal, and stabilize brain chemistry. These medications significantly lower the risk of overdose and help people stay engaged in recovery.

For alcohol use disorder, MAT can involve different medications that reduce cravings, support abstinence, or help prevent relapse. These options can be especially helpful when combined with counseling and recovery supports.

Both approaches are evidence-based, medically supported, and tailored to individual needs. MAT isn’t about taking the “easy way out” — it’s about using the right tools to support healing and long-term recovery.

Understanding your options — and relying on science, not stigma — can make all the difference.

đź”— Learn more about MAT and treatment options:
https://www.samhsa.gov/substance-use/treatment/options

💙 MAT: Myths vs. FactsThere’s a lot of misinformation about substance use disorder and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MA...
01/16/2026

đź’™ MAT: Myths vs. Facts

There’s a lot of misinformation about substance use disorder and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). Let’s take a moment to separate myth from fact.

MYTH: Substance use disorder only affects certain “types” of people.
FACT: SUD can affect anyone — regardless of age, background, income, profession, or family situation. It’s a medical condition, not a moral failing.

MYTH: MAT is just replacing one drug with another.
FACT: MAT uses FDA-approved medications to help restore brain chemistry, reduce cravings, and stabilize the body so healing and recovery can happen.

MYTH: People who use MAT aren’t really in recovery.
FACT: Recovery has many paths. MAT is a proven, evidence-based treatment that helps many people stay engaged in care and reduce the risk of overdose.

MYTH: MAT should only be used short-term.
FACT: The length of MAT is different for everyone. For some, longer-term treatment provides the stability needed to rebuild their lives.

Understanding the facts helps reduce stigma and opens the door to support, treatment, and hope.

đź”— Learn more about MAT and evidence-based treatment options from SAMHSA:
https://www.samhsa.gov/substance-use/treatment/options

Residentes del noroeste de Colorado: su voz importa. 🗣️La Yampa Valley Community Foundation está realizando una encuesta...
01/14/2026

Residentes del noroeste de Colorado: su voz importa. 🗣️

La Yampa Valley Community Foundation está realizando una encuesta confidencial para comprender mejor las necesidades locales de salud mental y conductual en los condados de Moffat y Routt. La encuesta toma menos de 10 minutos, está disponible en inglés y en español, y ayudará a fortalecer los recursos de apoyo para la salud mental y el uso de sustancias en toda la región.

Participe en la encuesta hasta febrero de 2026 y ayude a definir el futuro de la atenciĂłn en nuestra comunidad:
https://prcsurvey.com/begin/YampaValley2026

💙 Mental Wellness MattersMental wellness is a vital part of overall health — and it plays an important role in substance...
01/12/2026

đź’™ Mental Wellness Matters

Mental wellness is a vital part of overall health — and it plays an important role in substance use recovery. Stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma can all affect how people cope, make decisions, and seek support.

Caring for mental health isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about awareness, connection, and knowing when to reach out. For many people, supporting mental wellness alongside substance use treatment can strengthen recovery and improve long-term well-being.

If you or someone you care about needs support, resources are available.
https://solvingsud.org/resources

đź’™ Substance Use Disorder Treatment MonthThis month is a reminder that treatment works and recovery is possible. Substanc...
01/09/2026

đź’™ Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month

This month is a reminder that treatment works and recovery is possible. Substance use disorder is a medical condition — and like other health conditions, it deserves evidence-based care, compassion, and support.

There is no single path to recovery. Treatment may include counseling, peer support, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), or a combination of approaches tailored to each person’s needs. What matters most is access to accurate information, trusted providers, and care without judgment.

If you or someone you care about is exploring treatment options, know that help is available and no one has to navigate recovery alone.

đź”— Learn more about treatment options: https://solvingsudtogether.org/mat-resources/

đź’™ There Is More Than One Path to RecoveryRecovery from substance use disorder looks different for everyone. For some peo...
01/07/2026

đź’™ There Is More Than One Path to Recovery

Recovery from substance use disorder looks different for everyone. For some people, one effective path includes Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).

MAT combines FDA-approved medications with counseling and support to help restore brain chemistry, reduce cravings, and stabilize the body. This stability can give people the space they need to heal, rebuild routines, and focus on recovery.

There’s a lot of misinformation about MAT. That’s why it’s important to rely on evidence-based information and medical experts — not rumors or stigma. MAT is a proven treatment option that has helped many people stay engaged in recovery and reduce the risk of overdose.

If you’re exploring treatment options for yourself or someone you care about, understanding the facts matters.

đź”— Learn more about MAT and evidence-based treatment options from SAMHSA:
https://www.samhsa.gov/substance-use/treatment/options

Recovery has many paths. Support, science, and accurate information can make all the difference.

✨ Here’s to a New Year filled with support, connection, and compassion.No matter where you are on your journey, Solving ...
01/01/2026

✨ Here’s to a New Year filled with support, connection, and compassion.
No matter where you are on your journey, Solving SUD is here to walk alongside you—one step, one resource, one conversation at a time.
You’re not alone.

Northwest Colorado residents—your voice matters. 🗣️Yampa Valley Community Foundation is conducting a confidential survey...
12/30/2025

Northwest Colorado residents—your voice matters. 🗣️

Yampa Valley Community Foundation is conducting a confidential survey to better understand local mental and behavioral health needs in Moffat and Routt counties. The survey takes less than 10 minutes, is available in English and Spanish, and will help strengthen resources for mental health and substance use support across the region.

Take the survey through February 2026 and help shape the future of care in our community: https://prcsurvey.com/begin/YampaValley2026

🎄 Merry Christmas from Solving SUDToday we’re wishing peace, comfort, and connection to everyone in our community. For m...
12/25/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from Solving SUD

Today we’re wishing peace, comfort, and connection to everyone in our community. For many, the holidays bring joy — and for others, this season can feel heavy or complicated. Wherever you are and however you're feeling, you deserve care, understanding, and support.

If you or someone you love is navigating substance use or recovery this season, please know that help is available, hope is real, and you’re not alone.

From all of us at Solving SUD, we wish you a safe, meaningful, and gentle Christmas. đź’›

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