And lee hamilton speak an event hosted by the bipartisan tom king and lee hamilton speak an event hosted by the bipartisan next, look at a report on Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health issues. Health and Human Services secretary tom price took part in the event hosted by the Substance Abuse and Health Services administration. This is one hour and 40 minutes. Good morning welcome. Im director of the Sampson Center for mental Health Services and umc for today. Each year sampson releases most recent findings from the National Service on drug use and health. Its commonly referred to as listed. Were releasing results from the 2016 survey and privilege to have our assistant secretary for Mental Health and Substance Abuse here today to present the key Substance Use and Mental Health indicators. Today marks the 28th annual recovery month observant thats special to me. I among men in the room and thousands across this nation is your proof and evidence that treatment works and people do recove
Boroughs. Tom price wajoined by officials from the Substance Abuse anmental Health Services administration. This is an hour and 40 minutes. Good morning. Each year, samhsa releases findings. Today, samhsas release of results from the 2016 survey. Mccancekatznore toe today to prevent present the key indicato from the report. Today also marks shsas 28 and the oral recovery month observance. 28 recoveryth month observance. You are prevent evidence that treatment works and people do recover. [cheers and applause] recovery month prides an opportunity for us to save those fromubstance abuse and Mental Illness. The hard workates of dedicated professionals in the field, of advocates, of grassroots organizations, and of the mily members and friends who have joined their loved ones on their journeys of recovery. To begin todays program, i am honored to introduce our. Ssistant secretary and is aved her phd gruate of the university of Connecticut School of micine. Mccancekatz has experience in the
Treatment and recovery are the pathway forward for these individuals, a pathway that leads to improved family relationships, health and wellbeing, hope for the future, and purpose in the sustainment of their recovery. As we hear and see their stories, we learn that recovery happens through many different pathways and that, in every marked by care, acceptance, and respect. This year marks the 22nd year of recovery month , and this year we have broadened it to incorporate recovery from Mental Health problems along with Substance Use disorders. Recovery should be the common goal, whether one is dealing with mental or Substance Use disorders, or both. I encourage you to visit recoverymonth. Gov to learn more about the celebrations, events, and the 2011 theme join the voices for recovery. Recovery benefits everyone. This is an important effort, to try to make sure that we put the light on recovery from Substance Abuse and Mental Illnesses. For the first time, weve invited people in recovery
Treatment and recovery are the pathway forward for these individuals, a pathway that leads to improved family relationships, health and wellbeing, hope for the future, and purpose in the sustainment of their recovery. As we hear and see their stories, we learn that recovery happens through many different pathways and that, in every marked by care, acceptance, and respect. This year marks the 22nd year of recovery month , and this year we have broadened it to incorporate recovery from Mental Health problems along with Substance Use disorders. Recovery should be the common goal, whether one is dealing with mental or Substance Use disorders, or both. I encourage you to visit recoverymonth. Gov to learn more about the celebrations, events, and the 2011 theme join the voices for recovery. Recovery benefits everyone. This is an important effort, to try to make sure that we put the light on recovery from Substance Abuse and Mental Illnesses. For the first time, weve invited people in recovery
Happens through many different pathways and that, in every marked by care, acceptance, and respect. This year marks the 22nd year of recovery month , and this year we have broadened it to incorporate recovery from Mental Health problems along with Substance Use disorders. Recovery should be the common goal, whether one is dealing with mental or Substance Use disorders, or both. I encourage you to visit recoverymonth. Gov to learn more about the celebrations, events, and the 2011 theme join the voices for recovery. Recovery benefits everyone. This is an important effort, to try to make sure that we put the light on recovery from Substance Abuse and Mental Illnesses. For the first time, weve invited people in recovery from Mental Illnesses to join the Substance Abuse community in this celebration of accomplishment and achievement. These are actually very exciting and challenging times. The science that prevention works, that treatment is effective, and that people do in fact recover cont