In recognition of National Recovery Month, Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center has received a proclamation from the Illinois governor, Pat Quinn, recognizing the month of September 2010 as Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. I encourage everyone to use this time to celebrate the continued success of the many people in Illinois who have turned their lives around and achieved recovery, and a time focused on bettering the lives of those who are in need of treatment.
We want to express our deep gratitude to Governor Quinn for acknowledging the importance of Recovery Month among the citizens of Illinois. We urge all citizens to express support for those who are courageous enough to seek alcohol or drug addiction treatment and encourage and support others who search for help.
Approximately 23 million Americans are dependent on illicit drugs or alcohol, and of those 23 million Americans, less than 10 percent receive treatment. Recovery Month is sponsored annually by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment to raise awareness of both the scope of the problem, and the effectiveness of drug and alcohol addiction treatment.
We want the message to be clear: substance and drug abuse is preventable, addiction is treatable, and recovery is possible. The journey to recovery requires not only great fortitude, but also a supportive network. As we celebrate Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, we also express our appreciation for the family members, mutual aid groups, peer support programs, health professionals and community leaders who provide compassion, care and hope.
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