“We have the right to be represented by informed policymakers“
The Recovery bill of Rights (2008)
In this video, originally recorded as a webinar for Faces & Voices of Recovery Advocacy spotlight, you’ll hear from our expert speaker as they present key insights on how to get involved with Recovery Policy and engage with lawmakers to make a real difference.
Through this recording, you’ll learn practical strategies for advocating effectively, connecting with key decision-makers, and supporting policies that drive positive change in recovery efforts. Whether you’re new to advocacy or looking to deepen your impact, this webinar provides valuable tools and actionable steps to help you get started.
At the end of the recording you should know how you can play a crucial role in shaping recovery policy and supporting legislative efforts that matter.
Andrew D. Kessler, JD, is founder and principal of Slingshot Solutions LLC, a consulting firm that specializes in behavioral health policy. With 20 years of policy experience- and over a decade in behavioral health- Kessler is a fixture in circles that advocate for substance abuse treatment, prevention, recovery, and research. He collaborates frequently with congressional offices, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and other federal actors. He is a frequent contributor to Politico, The Hill, and Alcohol and Drug Abuse Weekly,
Kessler has written legislation and report language published by both the House and Senate, and has presented orally before such bodies as the Scientific Management Review Board, the College on Problems of Drug Dependence, and the National Conference on Addictive Disorders. He is highly sought after as a speaker on substance abuse policy, as well as on advocacy training. He has presented on these subjects around the nation, and on several webinars as well.