September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month is an annual observance that takes place during the month of September. It highlights the social benefits of substance abuse treatment, praises the efforts of treatment providers, and promotes the idea that recovery from any form of substance abuse is possible. This month also encourages citizens to improve the accessibility of substance abuse treatment and provide assistance to any of those in need. Not only does Recovery Month serve as a means of educating people about the impact of substance abuse as a national health crisis, but it also helps people understand that how it impacts the affected individual’s families and friends.
Educating people by observing National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month will help reduce the stigma associated with addiction and treatment and provides an opportunity for treatment providers to celebrate their accomplishments and successes in helping thousands of Americans reassimilate following their treatments. These successes often go unnoticed by the broader population, but you can help celebrate these successes by observing Recovery Month.
Do you know somone who is struggling? Find more information here: AA.org and NA.org
Do you know someone who is in recovery? Take a moment to let them know how proud you are of them and the work they have done to stay clean and sober. It just takes a moment to stop and recognize the work someone has done to live a better life, but your words can mean so much.
If you were interested in this article you may also want to read: Simple acronyms for those in NA, AA or other 12 step program
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Kellye
