Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month

Each September, the State of Hawai'i joins the rest of our nation in observing National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in order to celebrate those who have overcome addictions, as well as to honor the individuals and organizations who have helped them achieve their goal and encourage others in need to seek assistance. This year, we specifically recognize and thank the many valuable recovery support programs statewide.

Substance abuse and chemical dependency continue to pose serious challenges for our communities, as the effects of the mental and physical illnesses inflicted by substance abuse not only affect individuals, but also families, workplaces, schools and neighborhoods, straining resources and endangering innocent lives.

September 1	Recovery Walk Hina Mauka
September 5	Waianae Women in Recovery Camp Waianae Women in Recovery Coordinator: Val Alilua
September 10	Tentative Recovery Month Proclamation Coordinator: Travis Taylor
September 12	County of Kauai Health & Wellness Fair Coordinator: Susan Honjiyo Phone: 241-6392 Email: shonjiyo@gmail.com
September 15-19	PRIME For Life Training Hawaii Counterdrug Support Program Coordinator: Brent Oto Email: brent.oto@us.army.mil
September 19-21	Waianae Men and Keiki Campout Waianae men in Recovery Coordinator: Sean Spriggs Phone: 330-4276 Email: sspriggs@drugfreehawaii.org
September 25-27	Choices and Change training Hawaii Counterdrug Support Program Coordinator: Alika Kaahanui
September 26	Understanding Recovery & Why in Your Backyard Care Hawaii
September 27	Hands Across the State Hawaii Counterdrug Support Program Coordinator: Tamah-Lani Noh Email: tamahlani.noh@us.army.mil Coordinator: Val Alilua