National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month - September 2009

Press Room

NCADD Call for 2009 Recovery Delegate Applications May 15th Deadline

(4/8/2009 )

Class of 2008: Recovery Delegates The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD) is proud to join A&E Network, Faces and Voices of Recovery, Partnership for a Drug-Free America, National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD) and the Recovery Month Planning Partners for the 2nd Annual Recovery Rally and Recovery Delegate Program to be held on Saturday, September 12th in New York City! What a great way to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month!

Class of 2008: Recovery Delegates Call for 2009 Recovery Delegate Online Application Deadline: May 15th

As you know, last year, 5,000 people participated in the New York City Recovery Rally. This year, our goal is 10,000! One of the highlights of the rally was the recognition of 51 Recovery Delegates from across the country (all 50 states and Washington, DC).

Last year, A&E, in partnership with NCADD, created the Recovery Delegate Program to bring national attention to recovery by honoring individuals in long-term recovery who were active in their local community. A&E, NCADD and our partners secured hundreds of applications from across the country and 51 Recovery Delegates came to New York City, where more than 5,000 people formed a human bridge of recovery on the Brooklyn Bridge! What a remarkable site!

Recovery Delegates are people in long-term recovery, over 10 years and have been active in the promotion of addiction awareness in their community. Through the generous support of A&E, all Recovery Delegates will:

Airfare/Hotel: Receive complimentary airfare and hotel in NYC from September 11-13, 2009
Lead The Rally: Lead the procession of thousands (hopefully 10,000) across the historic Brooklyn Bridge
Media: Their recovery story will be highlighted/shared with local and national media

Call for 2009 Recovery Delegate Online Application Deadline: May 15th

Keywords: NCADD Delegate Applications

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The Recovery Month effort aims to promote the societal benefits of alcohol and drug use disorder treatment, laud the contributions of treatment providers, and promote the message that recovery from alcohol and drug use disorders in all its forms is possible.

Materials and events posted on the National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (Recovery Month) Web site are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration or the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment.