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RUN- Recovered Users Network

RUN- an international network for recovered users and the people who support them.

E-mail run@eurad.net to become a member (at no cost) and to be updated on our activities. The vision of RUN is to raise the voice of the recovery movement, by contributing to constructive and respectful drug policies, for individuals, families and communities.

28/02/2026

From bitterness and booze to baking and bodybuilding — this inspiring journey shows how recovery can transform not just habits, but a whole life. It’s a reminder that healing looks different for everyone, and strength can come from places we least expect.

https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/feb/26/from-bitterness-and-booze-to-baking-and-bodybuildi/

For three months in 2015, Tamar Powers and her 8-year-old son bathed in the Spokane River.

25/02/2026

Recovery works best when a whole community shows up!
At the upcoming Recovery Ecosystems Conference in Roanoake, Virginia, leaders are emphasizing that addiction recovery isn’t just about treatment — it’s about the connections that surround someone after they leave care. From first responders to peers, employers to educators, everyone plays a role in building a system that catches people before they fall through the cracks. Recovery succeeds when support is coordinated, accessible, and rooted in community.

https://cardinalnews.org/2026/02/23/recovery-conference-leaders-addiction-recovery-works-best-when-a-whole-community-shows-up/

The upcoming Recovery Ecosystems Conference will not only showcase successful programs, but will bring together people who rarely all share the same room: practitioners, peers with lived experience…

22/02/2026

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📣 **Big news for recovery support in Alberta!**

The University of Calgary is expanding its Recovery on Campus initiative! The effort will scale peer-led recovery supports, substance-free community events, education & research, and sustainability strategies across post-secondary campuses provincewide. It’s all about making addiction recovery more visible and supported where students live, learn, and thrive.

https://livewirecalgary.com/2026/02/19/ucalgary-leads-recovery-supportive-initiatives-across-alberta/

For Alberta students looking for a community of substance-free events, a University of Calgary-led program may be what you’re looking for, even outside of the city. Powered by $3 million in provincial cash, Recovery on Campus and the University of Calgary are announcing their new three-year action...

18/02/2026

https://www.lohud.com/press-release/story/135203/supporting-recovery-family-guidance-without-enabling-addiction/

Empowering Families: How to Support Loved Ones in Recovery Lake Worth, Aruba - February 2, 2026 / Addiction Helpline

17/02/2026

Sarah Branyan, a Florida veteran now working as a Peer Support Specialist in Mental Health/PTSD at a local veterans' hospital, uses her own journey from military trauma and addiction to help fellow vets in recovery.

https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2026/02/16/sarah-branyan-hero

She is a peer support specialist in Mental Health/PTSD at the C.W. Bill Young Veteran's Medical Center in Bay Pines. She suffered military sexual trauma as a teenager and spiraled into drug addiction before recovery.

10/02/2026

This article highlights how addiction recovery support strengthens entire communities — from stabilizing families and making neighborhoods safer, to boosting local economies and expanding access to care. Recovery isn’t just personal; it benefits everyone around us.

https://gilaherald.com/6-ways-addiction-recovery-support-strengthens-communities/

Recovery is not only personal. It also changes the health and safety of the places we live. When more people find steady support, families stabilize, public spaces feel safer, and …

06/02/2026

Peer recovery doulas, including many with lived experience, are playing a growing role in supporting pregnant and postpartum moms with addiction, advocating in care settings and helping build trust and continuity of care https://lexingtonky.news/2026/01/31/demand-grows-for-doulas-who-can-help-moms-with-addiction/

This post was originally published by Kentucky Lantern. “Don’t give me narcotics.” Emmalee Hortin, a doula, recalled one of her clients delivering that message to hospital staff. Doctors were operating on the woman to clear tissue after a miscarriage. But despite her patient’s pleas, clinici...

05/02/2026

A family shares how around-the-clock support helped them navigate addiction and find lasting recovery. Their story is a powerful reminder that support at every hour can make a real difference.

How a Helpline Transformed Our Family's Fight Against Addiction Lake Worth, United States - February 2, 2026 /

03/02/2026

Families affected by addiction need support, too. MATFORCE is hosting a free virtual session focused on hope, understanding, and practical guidance for loved ones navigating addiction.

Yavapai County, AZ – MATFORCE is a primary prevention organization in Yavapai County, AZ, dedicated to preventing youth drug use before it begins. MATFORCE is

30/01/2026

A new dark comedy about addiction and recovery is lighting up the stage, using humor and honesty to explore serious struggles and spark conversation about what it really takes to heal.

https://www.chicoer.com/2026/01/29/dark-comedy-about-addiction-and-recovery-inspires-on-stage-in-butte-county/

Melodie Ellison takes a look at who’s treading the boards, reciting lines and directing local actors with her column On Stage in Butte County.

29/01/2026

Hawaiʻi just took a major step for recovery 🌺

A new statewide framework strengthens peer support with clear roles, training, and sustainable funding, proving lived experience belongs at the center of recovery support

https://hoodline.com/2026/01/hawai-i-unveils-framework-to-strengthen-statewide-peer-support-services-boosting-mental-health-recovery-efforts/

Hawaiʻi's blueprint for peer support services aims to improve mental health care through lived-experience insights.

28/01/2026

A new spotlight highlights how art can give people battling addiction a lifeline: a way to cope, build community, and find purpose beyond substances. From collaborative painting projects to creative workshops, art is becoming a meaningful part of recovery journeys, helping people connect, process emotions, and rebuild strength.

https://ocula.com/magazine/spotlights/art-offers-a-road-to-addiction-recovery/

Three New York‑based organisations are harnessing the power of art to provide hope and recovery opportunities to people dealing with substance use and mental health issues.

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RUN CO/EURAD 3rd Floor 17 Rue Archimede
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+32 (0)476967060

Website

https://recovered-users-network.net/

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