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September 26, 2024 - Harrisburg, PA

Shapiro Administration Showcases the Power of Transformation in Substance Use Disorder Recovery with "The Phoenix" Event

The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) held "The Phoenix," an event to highlight the power of transformation and importance of access to supports in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD).

"This really put the exclamation point on Recovery Month," said DDAP Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones. "Recovery is a journey that's not always easy, but, with access to the right supports, we know that recovery is not only possible, it's probable - our "Phoenix" participants are living proof of that. Just like the symbolism of the phoenix, people in recovery can, and do, succeed after battling SUD."

The event featured David Ridley and Mariette Torres, two individuals in recovery, who shared their inspiring stories of how they each experienced trauma at an early age, started misusing substances as teens, and what their respective recovery journeys entail.



Secretary Davis-Jones held a Recovery Month event, which introduced two individuals who have recently entered into recovery, receiving a new look as they transition from drug and alcohol treatment into recovery. Pictured here is a moment from the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26385_JP_01.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Secretary Davis-Jones held a Recovery Month event, which introduced two individuals who have recently entered into recovery, receiving a new look as they transition from drug and alcohol treatment into recovery. Pictured here is a moment from the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26385_JP_02.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Secretary Davis-Jones held a Recovery Month event, which introduced two individuals who have recently entered into recovery, receiving a new look as they transition from drug and alcohol treatment into recovery. Pictured here is a moment from the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26385_JP_03.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Secretary Davis-Jones held a Recovery Month event, which introduced two individuals who have recently entered into recovery, receiving a new look as they transition from drug and alcohol treatment into recovery. Pictured here is a moment from the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26385_JP_04.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Secretary Davis-Jones held a Recovery Month event, which introduced two individuals who have recently entered into recovery, receiving a new look as they transition from drug and alcohol treatment into recovery. Pictured here is a moment from the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26385_JP_05.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Secretary Davis-Jones held a Recovery Month event, which introduced two individuals who have recently entered into recovery, receiving a new look as they transition from drug and alcohol treatment into recovery. Pictured here is a moment from the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26385_JP_06.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Secretary Davis-Jones held a Recovery Month event, which introduced two individuals who have recently entered into recovery, receiving a new look as they transition from drug and alcohol treatment into recovery. Pictured here is a moment from the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26385_JP_07.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Secretary Davis-Jones held a Recovery Month event, which introduced two individuals who have recently entered into recovery, receiving a new look as they transition from drug and alcohol treatment into recovery. Pictured here is a moment from the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26385_JP_08.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Secretary Davis-Jones held a Recovery Month event, which introduced two individuals who have recently entered into recovery, receiving a new look as they transition from drug and alcohol treatment into recovery. Pictured here is a moment from the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26385_JP_09.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Secretary Davis-Jones held a Recovery Month event, which introduced two individuals who have recently entered into recovery, receiving a new look as they transition from drug and alcohol treatment into recovery. Pictured here is a moment from the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26385_JP_10.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Secretary Davis-Jones held a Recovery Month event, which introduced two individuals who have recently entered into recovery, receiving a new look as they transition from drug and alcohol treatment into recovery. Pictured here is a moment from the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26385_JP_11.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Secretary Davis-Jones held a Recovery Month event, which introduced two individuals who have recently entered into recovery, receiving a new look as they transition from drug and alcohol treatment into recovery. Pictured here is a moment from the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26385_JP_12.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Secretary Davis-Jones held a Recovery Month event, which introduced two individuals who have recently entered into recovery, receiving a new look as they transition from drug and alcohol treatment into recovery. Pictured here is a moment from the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26385_JP_13.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Secretary Davis-Jones held a Recovery Month event, which introduced two individuals who have recently entered into recovery, receiving a new look as they transition from drug and alcohol treatment into recovery. Pictured here is a moment from the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26385_JP_14.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Secretary Davis-Jones held a Recovery Month event, which introduced two individuals who have recently entered into recovery, receiving a new look as they transition from drug and alcohol treatment into recovery. Pictured here is a moment from the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26385_JP_15.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Secretary Davis-Jones held a Recovery Month event, which introduced two individuals who have recently entered into recovery, receiving a new look as they transition from drug and alcohol treatment into recovery. Pictured here is a moment from the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26385_JP_16.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Secretary Davis-Jones held a Recovery Month event, which introduced two individuals who have recently entered into recovery, receiving a new look as they transition from drug and alcohol treatment into recovery. Pictured here is a moment from the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26385_JP_17.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Secretary Davis-Jones held a Recovery Month event, which introduced two individuals who have recently entered into recovery, receiving a new look as they transition from drug and alcohol treatment into recovery. Pictured here is a moment from the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26385_JP_18.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>