The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will unveil the results of the latest (2009) National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) at a press conference on Thursday, September 16. The annual survey is the largest of its kind, and is the government's primary vehicle for determining how many persons are abusing illegal drugs, pharmaceuticals, alcohol and tobacco.
The release of SAMHSA's 2009 survey results kicks-off the 21st annual National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (Recovery Month) observance, celebrating individuals through out the country who have achieved long-term recovery from substance use disorders and recognizing the contributions of the dedicated men and women working in the field who provide the needed treatment and recovery services. Recovery Month aims to educate the public that behavioral health is essential to overall health, that prevention works, that treatment for substance use and mental health disorders is effective, and that people can and do recover.
WHO: Gil Kerlikowske, Director, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy
Pamela S. Hyde, J.D., Administrator, SAMHSA, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
H. Westley Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., Director, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, SAMHSA, HHS
Tom Coderre, Chief of Staff, Rhode Island Senate President, and Advocate for Recovery
Roxy Olin, Actress and Advocate for Recovery
WHEN: Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: National Press Club Holman Lounge
14th & F Streets, N.W
Washington, D.C.
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