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The Recovery Month observance held each September celebrates
people in recovery, raises our awareness and understanding of
mental and substance use disorders, and recognizes those
who work in the field of behavioral health.
The journey of recovery is a shared experience.
Those struggling with mental and substance use disorders
share their stories with each other and
give each other encouragement.
The stories of recovery are the stories of our family members,
our friends, and the people
we meet every day in our communities.
As they succeed in living self-directed lives and
achieving their full potential, we see the benefits of recovery
not only for the individual,
but for their family, friends, and community.
As we hear their stories, we learn that while the journey of
recovery follows many different pathways,
progress on every one of those pathways depends on
relationships marked by care, support, and respect.
Prevention works, treatment is effective, and
people can - and do - recover from these conditions.
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