National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month - September 2009

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New National Poll Reveals Public Attitudes on Substance Abuse and the Prospects of Recovery

(9/30/2008 )

Finds some significant differences in perceptions among various population groups. Nearly half of American adults report knowing someone in recovery from the use or abuse of alcohol or drugs, according to survey results announced today by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

Read more at SAMHSA's site

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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.

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