HHS HealthBeat (November 04, 2009)

After Recovery Month

From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, I’m Ira Dreyfuss with HHS HealthBeat.

Substance abuse disorder treatment is effective and recovery is possible.  Every September the nation celebrates National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. But recovery isn’t only one month. It’s a process that helps people regain their lives.

The director of the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment at HHS’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Westley Clark:

[Westley Clark speaks] "We’ve come to understand recovery is a process that’s different for each person – a process that benefits from the participation of many individuals, many organizations, and the larger community."

To find treatment services near you, call the 24-Hour Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP – 1-800-662-4357.

Learn more at hhs.gov.

HHS HealthBeat is a production of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. I’m Ira Dreyfuss

Last revised: November, 04 2009