Recovery Month, recognized each September, is now in its 25th year. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) website,
Recovery Month promotes the societal benefits of prevention, treatment, and recovery for mental and substance use disorders, celebrates people in recovery, lauds the contributions of treatment and service providers, and promotes the message that recovery in all its forms is possible. Recovery Month spreads the positive message that behavioral health is essential to overall health, that prevention works, treatment is effective and people can and do recover.
Recovery Month spreads the message that everyone deserves the opportunity to receive quality treatment for mental illness and substance abuse. Being the founder of an elite and respected addiction treatment center, I know that treatment works. I see it every day. Recovery Month provides an opportunity for treatment centers, hospitals, out-patient facilities, and others to share their successes treating addiction and co-occurring psychological disorders. This is important because of the prevalence of addiction and other mental health issues in our society.
Holding the Bowl 