Each year a new theme, or emphasis is selected for the observance. There have been a series of governmental initiatives that have resulted in activities from last year. In Chicago, there was a similar city-wide town meeting during Recovery Month and the superintendent of schools has instituted changes within the school system to better address the needs of the student population in Chicago. From a national perspective, we will be having a national kickoff news conference in Washington, DC on Thursday, September 6th. There will be a number of web-based events such as this one that are posted on the Recovery Month website.
News releases are part of that section.
Please check your state listing for additional information about Recovery Month activities in your state. However, many times, youth are not just abusing one drug. Alcohol is also a major contributor to the addiction problems faced by youth in this nation. They can also join other organizations in their community to organize a city-wide Recovery Month event that involves elected officials, civic leaders, faith community, and other prominent leaders in this effort. It is available free of charge.