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Proclamation of September 2024 as National Recovery Month

Original title: National Recovery Month, 2024

August 30, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

This proclamation highlights federal policy priorities regarding substance use and outlines the administration's current financial and regulatory commitments to addiction treatment and recovery support.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Individuals in recovery

The proclamation recognizes their status and outlines federal efforts to provide recovery support services.

Employers

The administration encourages the use of the Recovery-Ready Workplace Toolkit to create work environments for those with substance use disorders.

Health care providers

Regulatory changes and federal funding initiatives impact the scope and availability of treatment services they provide.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 30, 2024.

What's next

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Summary

President Biden issued a proclamation designating September 2024 as National Recovery Month to recognize individuals in recovery from s. The document outlines the administration's ongoing efforts to expand treatment access, disrupt illicit drug supply chains, and provide federal funding for recovery support services.

Key Facts

September 2024 is officially designated as National Recovery Month.
The administration reports stopping more illicit fentanyl at ports of entry in the last two fiscal years than the previous five combined.
The Department of Health and Human Services updated regulations for Opioid Treatment Programs in February 2024.
The administration proposed $1.8 billion for recovery support and $22 billion for substance use treatment in the federal budget.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of National Recovery Month?

It is intended to recognize the more than 21 million Americans in recovery, celebrate their contributions, and reaffirm the commitment to providing resources for those seeking recovery.

What specific actions has the administration taken regarding opioid treatment?

The administration has expanded access to medications for opioid use disorder, increased the number of providers who can prescribe them, and updated federal regulations for .