The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

National Recovery Month



September is Recovery Month National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month 2013


Voices for Recovery


Share Your Story

Share your recovery story to help others see that recovery is possible.

We will post your story along with your first name, last name, city, State, or email address, if you choose to provide this information. If you prefer to remain anonymous, only provide your State and your story.

* indicates a required field. This information will only be used if necessary.

All voices submitted need an Authorization and Release form submitted in order to be able to post the voice to the website.  In order to publish your story to the website, you must complete and return an Authorization and Release form via fax: 617-386-8415.

Adobe PDF icon Download here for the PDF version of the Authorization and Release form. (56 KB)















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  • Prevention Works
  • Treatment is Effective
  • People Recover
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