SAMHSA’s Road to Recovery Update

The Road to Recovery Update keeps you informed about activities leading up to National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (Recovery Month) in September as well as throughout the year. We encourage you to forward this information to friends and colleagues, include it in newsletters or listservs, or link to it from your Web site by going to Road to Recovery Updates.

Help us to continue to grow in our efforts to improve the lives of individuals and their families affected by alcohol and drug use disorders!

Announcing the November Road to Recovery Webcast: The Road to Recovery 2009: A Showcase of Events

Premiers November 4, 2009: In this Webcast, we look at the events and activities held in communities large and small as the country came together in celebration of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in September 2009. Individuals, families, and entire communities across the Nation united under the theme, "Join the Voices for Recovery: Together We Learn, Together We Heal." This program will showcase Recovery Month community forums, music-based activities, walks and runs for recovery, baseball games, civic engagement efforts, and other uplifting events that raised awareness of recovery and increased accessibility to treatment. In addition, the show highlights the positive and affirming message that addiction is treatable and recovery is possible.

Make History and Post Your Recovery Month Events Today

Make history by adding your events to the national Recovery Month celebration! Post your events today. Even if your event has already occurred, it’s not too late to add it to Recovery Month so that potential supporters can join your event next year.

Join More Than 1,500 Facebook Fans of Recovery Month!

Recovery Month’s Facebook page includes updates, news, comments, and information on recovery and recovery-related events. Become a fan and connect with other Facebook members who share a dedication to recovery. You’ll also receive Recovery Month tips and updates. Read the Social Media Comment Policy.

Introducing the Recovery Month YouTube Channel

Recovery Month now has a YouTube channel where you can view PSAs, subscribe to receive updates when new videos and PSAs are posted, and post or read comments by other subscribers. Check out Recovery Month’s YouTube channel today!

View 20 Years of Recovery History in the 20th Anniversary of Recovery Month Video

Over the last 20 years, National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month has inspired millions of people to raise awareness about addiction, share their stories of recovery, and assist others who are still struggling. Look back at the many recovery and treatment-related milestones associated with the Recovery Month campaign by watching the 20th anniversary video and read or download the timeline of Recovery Month’s history.

Learn More About the Impact of 20 Years of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month

On September 10, SAMHSA held a press conference to unveil the results of the 2008 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. View the press conference video to learn about the importance and impact of Recovery Month and how the campaign has impacted the health of people in the Nation.

Looking for Information and Articles on the Science of Addiction and Recovery? Search the New Resources and Science Section of the Web Site

Recovery Month now has searchable resources on the science of addiction treatment and recovery. Research links to articles, studies, and reports related to innovative treatment, recovery services, and the physiological and psychological aspects of substance use disorders. Search the Articles and Studies for audience-specific articles, and find links to Government and Non-Government Resources on the science of addiction and recovery.

Give Your Web Site Visitors Access to More Than 750 Recovery Month Events—Use the Widget on Your Web Site Today

Add the widget to your Web site today, so that visitors to your Web site can easily search for Recovery Month events in their area! The Recovery Month widget is an easy tool to add to your Web site: if you already have an event posted on Recovery Month, go to your event listing and get the widget code on that page; it’s already customized to display your event. Simply add the code to your Web site.

Help Your State, City, or Town Make Recovery Month History—Submit Your Proclamations

It’s not too late to encourage your state and local officials to issue proclamations recognizing September as Recovery Month. View a sample proclamation and get tips on how to initiate a proclamation. Submit your proclamation via email by sending it to recoverymonth@samhsa.hhs.gov.

Order Recovery Month Publications

All Recovery Month 2009 materials are available for order by calling 1-800-729-6686 or by going to Publications and Ordering. Download and order yours today!

Submit Your Press Releases, News, Studies, Reports, and Other Information

Recovery Month is interested in posting news, press releases, studies, reports, calls for releases, and other information related to recovery and treatment on the Web site. If you have materials related to substance use disorders, treatment, and recovery, please send them to recoverymonth@samhsa.hhs.gov.

About Recovery Month

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, celebrating 20 years of observance in 2009, is an initiative of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. For more information about Recovery Month, visit http://www.recoverymonth.gov.