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September 2010
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction
Recovery Month

Year after year, National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (Recovery Month) witnesses tremendous success and commitment from people and organizations across the country. For more than 20 years, the campaign has joined together millions of people to celebrate recovery and educate communities about addiction.

This year, Recovery Month, is raising awareness about the increasing level of stress in society and the impact it has on addiction. Stress and other circumstances can lead to the onset or relapse of addiction, particularly among specific groups who face stressful life situations.

Recovery Month also serves to educate the public on substance abuse as a national crisis, that addiction is a treatable disease, and that recovery is possible. Recovery Month highlights the benefits of treatment for not only the affected individual, but for their family, friends, workplace, and society as a whole.

For more information visit: www.recoverymonth.org

 

Prevention Department

SWFAS recognizes that the key to preventing substance abuse or other problem behaviors is ongoing education about the impact of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco. SWFAS offers prevention programs and services for both youth and adults.

The role of prevention is to create healthy communities in which people have a quality of life that includes:
  • Healthy environments at work and in school
  • Supportive communities and neighborhoods
  • Connections with families and friends
  • Drug and crime-free


Saturday, November 6, 2010, 3—5 pm. First Christian Church on McGregor Blvd. ALL elementary, middle, and high school students are invited to come and show off your talents
To schedule an audition please call:
(239) 931-9814



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