Chromaticus

Diligently seeking reasonable solutions. Contemplator @TheUniverse

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@thugwontmiss I think the proliferation of this kind of behavior it’s rooted in people feeling powerless in theirs lives and society.

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Big fan of the show @MightyHeaton

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@permabulla @X @grok @elonmusk What say you?

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Capitalism has, in fact, dramatically reduced work hours

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@memeslich He will never finish the books. Been saying it for years, I’ve accepted it. Why would he at this point?

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@SteveStuWill @MightyHeaton you’ll enjoy this I believe

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@cremieuxrecueil Wondering if it was lead then 🤔

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@reason @MightyHeaton

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Investing in recovery is a proven economic and public health strategy that benefits us all. Every dollar spent on recovery saves taxpayers $4–$7 in healthcare, criminal justice, and lost productivity costs. It strengthens families, reduces healthcare strain, and builds a healthier, more engaged workforce.

Access to community-based self-help and mutual aid groups lowers rates of recurrence of use, boosts productivity, and empowers individuals to rebuild their lives. Dedicated government support for recovery isn’t just compassionate—it’s smart policy that drives economic growth and creates thriving communities.

Invest in recovery—it pays dividends.

@reason @RepThomasMassie @RandPaul @barrforcongress @elonmusk @brettguthrie @RobertKennedyJr @samhsagov

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@MightyHeaton The town doctor who splashes you with cold water from the horse trough, reprimands you, and then laments to the banker about what a fine man you once were. Later I do something to help with your redemption arc.

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@dottedpots She really is tho

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@elonmusk If you just take the numbers 90+ it’s about 27 million people, say an average payment of $800/mo., that’s about $259,200,000,000 a year…😳 or a quarter of a Trillion dollars.

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@restoreorderusa There are plenty of unnecessary or wasteful projects, but I don’t think people understand how extensive and complex federal funding actually is. Until it was clarified this also affected water, sewer, and electric, especially rural.

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I’ve spent my career working to try and help others realize Recovery, and it’s taken me a while to try and articulate what I mean by that.

So what do I mean when I say it?

I mean personal dignity. I mean autonomy. I mean self-determination.

Today’s sudden shut down of all federal funding sources made me realize that there isn’t time for extended research, expansive white papers, and theorizing.

To help individuals suffering from a substance use disorder return to life we’ve got to face that fact the unlimited, repeat episodes of expensive clinical/medical services (treatment) by itself is very ineffective. Placing people in a restricted, tailored environment and then back out into society with no meaningful connection to community only sets them up for disaster. Also, we can’t alleviate individuals of all consequence for their actions and hope for change.

So what are the answers?

Treatment, sure, people need essential short-term medical or clinical stabilization. BUT THAT IS ONLY THE BEGINNING, NOT THE ANSWER!

Community Based Recovery Support Services are absolutely critical and need to be part of every care plan. Recovery Housing, access to a Recovery Community Center, and an opportunity to work. For many that DOES NOT mean peer support either. We do have a lot of great programs in this state, but we’ve also got a lot of programs that are perfectly content to simply collect a Medicaid reimbursement check. Also, bulletin, recovery housing and RCO’s hardly realize any reimbursement if they’re operating legitimately because those services aren’t reimbursable.

Recovery is not some mystical, specialized thing that only a doctor or clinician can deliver; in fact they cannot deliver it. They can set the stage, but it is the community and the ability to BECOME a part OF that makes recovery.

The Medicaid gravy train officially pulled into the station today. It’s over, if not right this second, soon.

If you’re serious about RECOVERY, for helping an individual return to dignity and an independent life then we’ve got solutions. The current paradigm isn’t working, we’ve got to get serious about what works. The time is now, otherwise the baby is getting thrown out with the bathwater.

Pass or fail I will advocate for things that really work; community, CBRSS, and public/non-profit partnerships that put real collaboration and cost sharing over territory and ego.