September 2016: National Recovery Month By SAMHSA

September is National Recovery Month sponsored by SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration). It was created to help break the stigma of addiction and mental health issues by raising understanding and awareness.

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September 2016: National Recovery Month By SAMHSA

National Recovery Month September 2014 | 25 Years of Recognition

September 2014 marks the 25th anniversary of what is known as National Recovery Month, where for a full 30 days, national attention is focused on mental and substance abuse disorders.

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 National Recovery Month September 2014 | 25 Years of Recognition

New Study Links Mental Illness, Addiction and Coronary Heart Disease

New results from a recent study show that coronary heart disease is linked with mental disorders and substance abuse disorders in men.

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 New Study Links Mental Illness, Addiction and Coronary Heart Disease

The Smart Drug Infographic

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The Smart Drug Infographic

National Prevention Week 2013: Make A Difference | The Watershed Blog

 

 

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) launched the second annual National Prevention Week this past Sunday, May 12th. The 2012 event proved to motivate thousands to get involved with spreading public awareness of, and activity surrounding, substance abuse and behavioral health problems. The 2013 SAMHSA week is expected to be just as engaging.

 

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National Prevention Week 2013: Make A Difference | The Watershed Blog

Changes in the Definition of Addiction - The Watershed | Addiction Treatment Programs

 

"The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) released a new definition of addiction after a 4-year process involving more than 80 experts."

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Changes in the Definition of Addiction - The Watershed | Addiction Treatment Programs