Conclusion
The figures and events
outlined in the above report are a testament to the hard work of countless
individuals who gave tirelessly of their time and energies to organize their
communities and bring about a tremendous demonstration of public support for
Recovery Month. The 2001 celebration was SAMHSA, CSAT and
their constituents’ largest effort to date to raise the public’s awareness
that recovery is possible. Each program and media announcement echoed the
theme that it requires each of us to do our part to support those in need of
treatment as well as those in recovery. CSAT is pleased to acknowledge the
efforts of so many.
It takes continued vigilance
to educate the public about the benefits of addiction treatment, and a
conscious decision to actively work to reduce the stigma that persist about
addiction. But together, we can and have created tremendous momentum to
involve the necessary players who must work to improve treatment services
nationwide and continue the support of those in recovery. The
Recovery Month 2001 observance serves as an excellent platform to
launch an even better and more inclusive Recovery Month 2002
observance.
All materials for the 2001
campaign and past observances can be viewed by visiting
www.samhsa.gov
and clicking on the Recovery Month logo. To order materials,
contact the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information at
www.health.org
or 1-800-729-6686, TDD 1-800-487-4889. |
