Adapt Highlights Recovery, Prevention During Alcohol Awareness Month

ROSEBURG, Ore. — Adapt Integrated Health Care is using Alcohol Awareness Month to raise awareness about alcohol misuse, encourage prevention and education, and highlight recovery resources available to individuals and families in the communities it serves.

The organization said alcohol use disorder affects people from all walks of life and can overlap with mental health issues, physical health concerns, and social barriers. Through its integrated model of care, Adapt said it aims to support people with compassionate, evidence-based services designed to promote long-term recovery and overall well-being.

Dr. Sidnee Hedrick, Adapt’s prevention program manager, said developing a healthy relationship with alcohol starts with awareness and intentional choices.

“Having a healthy relationship with alcohol isn’t about perfection; it’s about being intentional,” Hedrick said. “When people better understand how alcohol affects their mind and body, they can make informed choices that support their overall health. Open conversations and self-reflection can help us build healthier habits and support one another along the way.”

Hedrick also encouraged people seeking more information to visit the Oregon Health Authority’s Rethink the Drink campaign.

Adapt said its substance use disorder services include outpatient treatment, residential programs, recovery support, and care coordination. By combining behavioral health care with primary care and community-based services, the organization said it can provide more complete support tailored to each person’s needs.

Tom Sorrells, Adapt’s chief of substance use disorder services, said recovery is possible for people facing alcohol misuse or other addictions, even when the path forward may seem difficult.

“As challenging as it might seem at first attempt, there is a great wealth of evidence and experience showing that recovery from alcohol abuse or any other addiction is always possible,” Sorrells said. “In fact, the real breakthrough and first step to recovery is the understanding that it is possible and not hopeless.”

Sorrells said each person has value and deserves a life free from the pain, burden, and isolation addiction can cause.

“Growth and healing are within the grasp of anyone that can recognize the need for change and can seek help and support,” Sorrells said. “If you struggle with alcohol, please take that first step toward meaningful recovery and you’ll see that change is possible.”

Beyond treatment, Adapt said it also works with schools, local organizations, and community partners on prevention and education efforts focused on the risks of alcohol misuse and the importance of early intervention.

Throughout April, the organization is encouraging community members to learn more about alcohol use, recognize signs of misuse, and seek support for themselves or loved ones when needed.

For more information about Adapt Integrated Health Care’s substance use disorder services, click here to visit their website.