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!

View the SAMHSA Press Conference Video on 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 and to kick off the 20th anniversary observance of Recovery Month. View the press conference video to learn about the importance of Recovery Month.

Watch the 20th Anniversary of Recovery Month Video

Review 20 years of recovery and treatment-related milestones and how Recovery Month impacted them by watching the 20th anniversary video showcasing 20 years of Recovery Month, and read or download the timeline of Recovery Month’s history.

September Ask the Expert Questions Posted

View the Questions and Answers from the September Road to Recovery Webcast, Recovery in the Workplace: Treatment Benefits Both Employees and Employers. Robert White, Director of Behavioral Health for the University of Maryland, Baltimore, Department of Psychiatry, answers questions asked by the public.

Include Your Event Photos and Videos in a Recovery Month Video!

Submit your 2009 event photos and videos by October 9 for possible inclusion in an anniversary video of Recovery Month. Log into the Community Events page to submit your photos, and email recoverymonth@samhsa.hhs.gov for information on how to submit your videos.

It’s Not Too Late To Join the 20th Anniversary—Post Your Recovery Month Events Today

Your organization can still join the national Recovery Month celebration by posting your events today. Recovery Month events occur all year long! Reach out to thousands of potential event participants when you post your event to Recovery Month, and discover new faces at your event.

Search the New Resources and Science Section of the Web Site

A wealth of resources related to the science of addiction treatment and recovery exists. The field continues to study, evaluate, and release findings 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.

Showcase your Recovery Month Community Event—Use the Widget on Your Web Site Today

Add the widget to your Web site today, so that visitors to your Web site can see your event and search for other 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 Make Recovery Month History—Submit Your Local and State 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.

Connect With More Than 1,400 Facebook Fans of Recovery Month!

Recovery Month’s Facebook fans are an active, vocal community. Become a fan and connect other Facebook members to your recovery activities. Learn about their efforts to promote recovery and treatment in their communities. You’ll also receive Recovery Month tips and updates. Read the Social Media Comment Policy.

Order Your 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!

Get the News Out: Send in Your Press Releases, News, Studies, Reports, and Other Information

Recovery Month is interested in posting your news, press releases, studies, reports, calls for releases, and other information on our 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.