Last month, participants of the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment (ISUDT) Program received their printed copy of the 17-page newsletter, the ISUDT Insider.
This one was special.
Milestone issue observes International Overdose Awareness Day
Adorned in gold 50s, this month’s publication marked the 50th issue. This publication keeps patients across the state engaged, informed, motivated, and supported by the ISUDT program.
Monthly issues of this magazine-style newsletter include program updates, best practices for recovery, wellness tips, brain-teasing activities, fillable journal entries, notes of encouragement from staff, and inspiring patient feedback and testimonials.
It’s an important resource for people in different stages of recovery, supporting their treatment and transition into the community. It’s all part of ISUDT’s long-term goals of reducing substance use disorder related morbidity, mortality, and recidivism.
Over 23,000 copies of this 50th edition of the ISUDT Insider were provided to CDCR institutions, bringing the project-wide total to over 883,000 newsletters since the publication launched in July 2020.
The issue observed International Overdose Awareness Day (Aug. 31), the global effort to:
- remember and grieve those we’ve lost
- take action to encourage support and recovery
- and help end overdose by spreading awareness about drug overdose prevention.
It is a campaign with missions supporting all communities, including incarcerated people and CDCR/CCHCS staff. The observance is also a special opportunity for ISUDT Ambassadors and support staff across the state, as its aligned messages are broadcast.
The 50th issue also revisits the basics of ISUDT, busts myths about Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), delves into how treatment can help people take control of their own brain, and even shares news of the famed documentary “The 50,” about the first 50 graduates of the Occupational Mentor Certification Program.
Learn more about the Occupational Mentor Certification Program.
Submitted by Ike Dodson, information officer II
California Correctional Health Care Services
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