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Recovery Insights Lab · Content Kit
Twelve social-ready cards from the Powering Recovery national survey. Download, share, and amplify the recovery story during Recovery Week.
Recovery is Possible
44%
of people in recovery say the opioid crisis is getting better
vs. 19% of the general public
Medication Works
88%
of people in recovery say prescribed medication is effective
vs. 70% of the general public
Medication is Recovery
89%
of people in recovery agree: a person on prescribed medication is still in recovery
77% of the general public agrees
What Helped Most
23%
of people in recovery rank medication as the #1 thing that helped
the public ranks family first (26%)
The Awareness Gap
53%
of the public is aware FDA-approved medications for opioid addiction exist
77% among people in recovery
Treatment Access
60%
of Americans rank expanding treatment availability as a top-3 priority
#1 public priority for the recovery agenda
Coverage Matters
81%
say no one should lose Medicaid coverage over a paperwork error
only 4% disagree
After Incarceration
71%
support immediate access to treatment for people leaving jail or prison
83% among people in recovery
Trusted Voices
82%
of people in recovery trust other people in recovery to speak about what they need
second only to doctors (83%)
The Choice Gap
43%
of people in recovery say their provider discussed several medication options
even though 80% knew options existed
Coverage Denied
53%
of medication users had their coverage delayed or denied
47% of those denied experienced withdrawal
Public Mandate
71%
of US adults are concerned Medicaid changes could disrupt treatment
74% among current Medicaid enrollees