September holds particular significance in the mental health and addiction recovery community. Sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Recovery Month promotes and supports the societal benefits of evidence-based addiction treatment. Committing to lasting sobriety is a remarkable accomplishment, and it’s essential to celebrate the people who have chosen to walk this winding road.
The Herculean Effort of Recovery
Recovery goes beyond medical detoxification and attending therapy – it’s a lifelong commitment, a complete overhaul of your lifestyle, priorities, and relationships. Battling the disease of addiction and any co-occurring mental health disorders demands resilience, courage, and an immense amount of self-awareness.
- Physical: Withdrawal symptoms can require incredible inner strength and determination to persevere.
- Emotional: A fulfilling life in recovery involves confronting traumas, unearthing painful memories, and rewriting long-held beliefs about yourself.
- Social: Healing might mean distancing yourself from old friends or removing yourself from triggering situations and environments.
Why We Should Celebrate Recovery Month
Addiction recovery is a personal triumph that also serves a higher purpose in society.
- Inspiration for others: Your story could encourage someone who needs to hear it. By offering tangible proof that recovery is possible, those around you may find the motivation they need to seek help.
- Challenging stigma: Talking about overcoming addiction is a powerful way to combat the stigma surrounding addiction and mental health disorders. By highlighting the stories of those in recovery, we emphasize their strength and resilience, shifting social perceptions.
- Recognizing personal growth: Beyond overcoming addiction or managing a mental health disorder, many in recovery undergo profound personal growth. They develop tools to manage stress, cultivate healthier relationships, and often “pay it forward” by sponsoring others.
- Strengthening community bonds: Families and friends also play crucial roles in the recovery ecosystem. This sense of community is instrumental in providing ongoing support and relapse prevention tools.
Contact Us for a Complimentary Evaluation
At Lakeside-Milam Recovery Centers, we witness the power of recovery daily. Each person we work with is a testament to the indomitable human spirit. Recovery Month allows us to honor and celebrate everyone who has chosen the path of sobriety. Your accomplishments inspire us – not just in September, but every day.
Over the past 40 years, Lakeside-Milam has helped more than 100,000 clients transform their lives. When you contact us, you’ll talk to someone who understands what you are going through and will explain how to escape the downward spiral.
