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Stories of Recovery

The "Stories of Recovery" video was shown during The White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (OFBCI) White House Compassion in Action Roundtable, "Expanding the Substance Abuse Treatment Paradigm: Faith-Based and Community Partnerships Toward Recovery Support." The Roundtable was held on September 20, 2007 in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, DC.

View streaming video of "Stories of Recovery" (5 min)
(Captioned version will be available soon)

National Survey on Drug Abuse Released at Recovery Month Press Conference
(Thursday, September 6, 2007)

The 18th Annual National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month & NAADAC's 35th Anniversary were celebrated at a National Press Club Luncheon in Washington, D.C. on September 6. This year's theme, "Join the Voices for Recovery: Saving Lives, Saving Dollars," aims to raise awareness about the financial and human costs of substance use disorders and highlights the benefits that investing in treatment can have on those who enter recovery, their families and the larger community. Co-emcees Henry Lozano, President/CEO of Community Alliances for Drug Free Youth, Inc. and Cynthia Moreno Tuohy, NAADAC Executive Director presided over an esteemed panel of speakers and legislators celebrating NAADAC's 35 years of service.

View streaming video of the press event (53 min)

View SAMHSA's News Release:
New National Survey Reveals Drug Use Down Among Adolescents in the U.S. - Successes in Substance Abuse Recovery Highlighted

View the National Survey on Drug Use and Health

18th Annual National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month Celebrates with National Press Club Luncheon
(Thursday, September 6, 2007)

The 18th Annual National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month & NAADAC's 35th Anniversary were celebrated at a National Press Club Luncheon in Washington, D.C. on September 6. This year's theme, "Join the Voices for Recovery: Saving Lives, Saving Dollars," aims to raise awareness about the financial and human costs of substance use disorders and highlights the benefits that investing in treatment can have on those who enter recovery, their families and the larger community. Co-emcee Dr. H. Westley Clark, CSAT Director, presided over an esteemed panel of speakers and legislators celebrating NAADAC's 35 years of service.

View streaming video of the Luncheon:

Part 1 (43 min)    Part 2 (40 min)

SAMHSA supports its first Recovery Month event in Bermuda.

From the left Ms. Caron Assan, director, Department for National Drug Control, Hon. Neletha Butterfield, Hon. Paula Cox, Richard Kopanda, Deputy Director, CSAT, Hon. Dale Butler, and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Carey.

Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx Speaks at Alcohol and Drug Recovery Month Event

LOS ANGELES — Motley Crue founding member Nikki Sixx whose brutally honest upcoming book The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star (due September 18th from MTV Pocket Books/Simon & Schuster) chronicles his battles with drug addiction and his road to recovery, will be a featured speaker at the 18th Annual National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month luncheon on Capitol Hill, September 6th.

View PSA featuring Nikki Sixx (20 sec)

NAADAC Celebrates 18th Annual National Recovery Month & NAADAC's 35th Anniversary

Washington, DC - NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals is pleased to announce a Luncheon on Capitol Hill on Thursday, September 6th to celebrate the 18th Annual National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.

Montana Celebrates Recovery Month 2007

Governor Brian Schweitzer of Montana spoke before a crowd of 75 that was gathered under the Capitol dome Wednesday, August 29 to kick off National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. The event spotlighted eight new addiction recovery homes, which health officials said represent the first instance that general fund money from the state treasury has been spent on addiction treatment.

View streaming video of the Montana event:
(Captioned version will be available soon)

Part 1 (1 min)    Part 2 (3 min)

Drugs - True Stories

Joel, a prescription pill addict discusses denial, addiction, and recovery with his family while Trevor tells how he avoided drugs and stays drug-free. Westley Clark, M.D., Director, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, SAMHSA, and Howard Shaffer, Ph.D., Division on Addictions, Cambridge Health Alliance, Harvard Medical School, also answer frequently asked questions about substance abuse in this 30-minute DVD with Discussion Guide. Click here for more information on Drugs: True Stories.

This evidence-based DVD is an ideal catalyst for group discussion while the accompanying discussion guide offers questions to inspire discussion among young people/young adults (recommended grades six through college) and their peers as well as with parents and other caregivers.

New SAMHSA Administrator, Dr. Terry L. Cline, Speaks at the Recovery Month Planning Partners Meeting

A ten-minute clip from the SAMHSA Administrator's presentation at a recent Recovery Month Planning Partners Meeting held in Washington, DC.

Working Drug-Free Works!

Following on the heels of Recovery Month is National Drug-Free Work Week, October 14-20, 2007. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), this annual campaign builds on the spirit of Recovery Month by educating about the importance of safe, healthy and drug-free workplaces. Drug-Free Work Week events and programs highlight why "working drug-free works" while encouraging employees with alcohol and drug problems to seek help. Employers and workers across the country are encouraged to participate. DOL's Working Partners Web site provides ideas on how they can do so.

Imagine Who You Could Save

Whether you were part of the days festivities or not, watch the video and be inspired by the celebration. A portion of the video was used in the first Road to Recovery Webcast which premiered February 7, 2007.
View video (2 minutes)

2007 Web Banners Now Available

Download new banners for 2007 to post on your Web site. Help spread the word about National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (Recovery Month).

Recovery Month Promotion

Updated 01/31/08
The following packages of PowerPoint presentation materials can help you promote National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (Recovery Month) in your local community. Use the presentations to generate community awareness, support, and involvement in the Recovery Month observance as well as to educate others that recovery is possible.