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Value Statement

  • OhioCAN supports educating that addiction is a disease and not a moral failing.
  • OhioCAN supports Harm Reduction aimed to minimize negative health, social and legal impacts associated with drug use, drug policies and drug laws through policies, programs and practices.
  • OhioCAN supports evidence based practices and uses the criteria established by SAMHSA for determining the efficacy of treatments.
  • OhioCAN recognizes the diversity of all individuals and their unwavering right to respect, inclusion, equality and belonging.
  • OhioCAN supports all spiritual belief systems.
  • OhioCAN supports the individual journey and decision of each person.
  • OhioCAN supports that there are many paths to recovery and what works for one person may not work for another.
  • OhioCAN supports that we are all on personal journeys and will not criticize decisions made by others.
  • OhioCAN will not advertise, refer or endorse specific treatment facilities.
  • OhioCAN supports educating that “Words Matter” and this contributes to shame and stigma. This includes policymakers, clinicians, and others regarding people who misuse drugs and the medications that treat problematic substance use.
  • OhioCAN strives to make a difference to the well-being of our communities which includes people in need, families, donors, volunteers, and stakeholders.
  • OhioCAN demands transparency in all business and financial arrangements.
  • OhioCAN does not:
  • •Provide legal, medical or clinical advice
  • •Guarantee confidentiality in closed Social media groups
  • •Advocate for outcomes of court