Recovery Month congratulates those who beat their addictions through a treatment program and honors the people who are committed to helping others overcome their problems. During the celebration, CSAT, an agency in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, uses radio, television or newspapers, to inform the general public, policy-makers, business leaders and other groups on the importance of substance abuse treatment in fighting alcohol and drug addiction. This year, the Recovery Month campaign will focus on educating small businesses and corporations on the advantages of sponsoring workplace substance-abuse referral programs, and thereby reduce absenteeism, medical claims and disability costs, and improve employee morale and productivity. Other agencies such as the National Institute on Drug Abuse and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism will join CSAT to help educate the business world on the value of treatment programs. APA encourages businesses to maintain substance-abuse treatment programs, but sees this as an opportunity for psychologists to provide treatment and support for counseling.
Psychologists can use their training and experience to help clients in a variety of ways.
Although September has been designated as Recovery Month, the Office of Substance Abuse will continue to work on future projects with physicians and other providers, as well as the government to advocate substance abuse treatment in all work situations. This petition is the result of combined efforts and contributions of APA Divs. Copies of the petition will be available upon request during a period of public notice that began on Sept. 1. Joint meetings for psychology teachers are scheduled this fall APA's Education Directorate announces three conferences devoted to teachers of psychology for the month of October. Sixth Northeastern Conference for Teachers of Psychology.