Now in its 32nd year, Recovery Month is a month-long, federally recognized acknowledgment of substance use disorder, commonly known as addiction. September is designated as a time to celebrate the gains made by those in recovery, just as we celebrate improvements made by those who are managing other health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and heart disease.

Each September, Recovery Month works to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the emergence of a strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and community members across the nation who make recovery possible, in all its forms.