As we close another busy recovery month, I wanted to reflect this important observation and share about some of our achievements this year. Since 1989, every September, drug abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA) has recognized National recovery monthThese days, it can be difficult and difficult to find a person whose life is not touched by the recovery community in any way. This is because the recovery community is vast and diverse.
As per the recent National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) (PDF | 706 KB) Data, among the 29.0 million adults, who admitted that they had ever had a misuse of a substance, 72.2 percent (or 20.9 million) considered themselves in recovery or to overcome their drug or alcohol abuse. In addition, out of 58.7 million people who had mental health conditions, 66.5 percent (or 38.8 million) considered themselves to recover or recover.
National recovery celebrates millions of Americans in month recovery and recognizes the contribution and achievements of their loved ones and many of their colleagues. The objective of the National Recovery Month is to combat negative attitudes, which causes discrimination against people in recovery and creates hope in the American public that recovery is possible for all.
This month means a lot of person to me. I am living in long -term recovery, which means to me that I have successfully managed my mental health status and have not used alcohol or other drugs since 15 May 2003. To lead SAMHSA as the first person in prolonged recovery, and the current chief deputy assistant secretary, I am proud to make this community in a constituency of results. The recovery community is fearless to share its stories, and it is fearless in doing so, creating a strong case for services, helps educate both public and policy makers about recovery and supports to create a better life for themselves, their families and their communities.
Two years ago, during the National Recovery Month, Samhsa officially established its first establishment Recovery office With the ultimate goal of pursuing recovery across the country, coordinating activities related to recovery in Samhsa. This office recognizes and supports several routes of the recovery trip that individuals follow during their unique process. These may include clinical remedies, medicines, confidence-based approaches, colleague support, family support, self-care and other approaches.
This month, The Office of Recovery published three factories and a brief issue to raise awareness about the recovery of mental health and the use of matter. These documents include mental health and the status of the use of matter and their families with the voice and knowledge of individuals with their families. Know your rights (PDF | 549 KB), Recovery-oriented person-centric behavior treatment (PDF | 442 KB)And one issue on brief Support of recovery within LGBTQI+ Community (PDF | 275 KB),
In Samhsa, we are also looking inside. In fact, Assistant Secretary Dr. Mirium Delphin-Ritmon and I recently finalized and signed our commitment to become one Recovery ready workplaceWe have updated policies to incorporate recovery-friendly principles and include employee resource groups. And through the practices of inclusive work, we have many, many colleagues in recovery, or with us experience with us. These colleagues bring their experiences, their voice and their expertise to the table because whatever we do in our agency, we work to infect recovery-oriented approaches.
During this national recovery month, we were reminded that no two routes are the same and encouraged by the fact that recovery is attainable and durable. I am living proof. We celebrate those walking on the road and appreciate all the hard work they, and those who support them, put them in this endeavor every day.
If you or someone in your life is on this journey or considering starting it, Samhsa is here for you throughout the process. We invite you to learn more Recovery and recovery support And check for new updates and announcements.
