The Partnership for a Drug-Free Texas

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The Recovery Month observance highlights the societal benefits of substance abuse treatment, lauds the contributions of treatment providers and promotes the message that recovery from substance abuse in all its forms is possible. The observance also encourages citizens to take action to help expand and improve the availability of effective substance abuse treatment for those in need. Recovery Month provides a platform to celebrate people in recovery and those who serve them.

Each September, thousands of treatment programs around the country celebrate their successes and share them with their neighbors, friends, and colleagues in an effort to educate the public about treatment, how it works, for whom, and why. Recovery Month provides a vehicle to celebrate these successes and also serves to educate the public on substance abuse as a national health 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. Educating the public reduces the stigma associated with addiction and treatment. Accurate knowledge of the disease helps people to understand the importance of supporting treatment programs, those who work within the treatment field, and those in need of treatment.

Source: Recovery Month - http://www.recoverymonth.gov/

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State TAAP 2010 Conference
July 8-10, 2010
Crowne Plaza Riverwalk, San Antonio

www.taap.org

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In 2008 the US House of Representatives proclaimed July as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. This provides NAMI state and affiliates with a wonderful opportunity to reach out to diverse communities. NAMI leaders can raise awareness of mental illness, treatment, and research in diverse communities during this month by hosting special events and partnering with local businesses and organizations. Your experience with Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) could give you a good idea of the types of activities and events to host to raise mental health awareness.

Source: NAMI - http://www.nami.org

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Experienced professionals in alcohol prevention and community change will equip participants with tools, information, and resources to prevent and reduce underage alcohol use among college students. This College Forum will feature education and breakout groups on Controlled Party Dispersal and Screening and Motivational Interviewing techniques. High School students wanting to participate, this location is hosting a free Student Track.

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As recognized by Congress, June is Internet Safety Month.  Individuals may find that the Internet provides a vast, inexpensive, and potentially anonymous way to commit unlawful acts.  The Internet can give identity thieves, hackers, and scammers online access to your computer, financial and personal information and more.  For youths, the Internet often serves as a positive and powerful arena for socializing and learning. However, the use of the Internet also brings about risks to their safety, including the dangers of sexual solicitation, online harassment, and bullying, and exposure to illegal content.

Source: National Criminal Justice Reference Service - http://www.ncjrs.gov/internetsafety/

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Each June, the National Safety Council encourages businesses to get involved and participate in National Safety Month. Each week carries a theme that brings attention to critical safety issues.

Week 1: 6/1-6/6: Prescription Drug Overdose Prevention

Week 2: 6/7-6/13: Teen Driving Safety

Week 3: 6/14-6/20: Preventing Overexertion at Work and at Home

Week 4: 6/21-6/27: Dangers of Cell Phone Use While Driving

Week 5: 6/28-6/30: Summer Safety

Source: National Safety Council - http://www.nsc.org/nsc_events/Nat_Safe_Month/Pages/home.aspx

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