Transcript The Launch of RUN

The Launch of RUN
Recovered Users Network
Boro Goic, Chair of RUN
Recovery
We mean a process through which an
individual is enabled to move from their
problem drug use towards a life without
drugs
Recovered Users
Are they people who we watch and wait for
their relapse, or people who will take a
second chance at life?
Why networking?
The Vision & Mission
The vision of RUN will be to raise the voice
of the recovery movement, by contributing to
constructive and respectful drug policies,
for individuals, families and communities.
The mission of RUN is to be a network which
provides a voice for recovered drug users
to promote and share experience of recovery,
on both the political and practical level.
Politically
On the political level:
RUN will seek to give a political voice to
recovered drug users and their organisations.
RUN will advocate for recovery-oriented
policies in International, European and
national political forums.
RUN will demonstrate how recovery can
counteract the wider harm caused by drug use
to individuals, families and communities.
Practically
RUN will provide a platform for recovered users to
become advocates showing that recovery is possible.
RUN will promote the social integration of
recovered drug users in areas such as
employment, housing and health.
RUN will promote recovery as a viable and
sustainable option, for both the individual and for
society.
RUN will exchange experiences across organisations
which lead to better programmes for recovering and
recovered drug users.
Already
We are 18 organisations across Europe!
Plans for 2014
Small scale research study
Conference on best practice in the recovery field
Contact Us
• Never forget….recovery is
possible!
• Information: [email protected]
• Boro Goic: [email protected]