September is National Recovery Month

September 4, 2026 - For someone struggling with alcohol or drug misuse, recovery can seem a long way off. Relationships may be damaged, jobs lost, and families exhausted from years of dealing with the effects of substance dependency. By the time a person reaches out for help, there may be a lot to rebuild.

But people do rebuild.

It is a good time to talk about something we do not hear enough about when discussing substance dependency: people get better.

April 1, 2026 - An estimated 178,000 people in the United States die each year from alcohol- related causes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Alcohol is also a leading factor in impaired driving crashes and other preventable injuries nationwide. Behind those numbers are families who often wish the conversation had started sooner.

January 8, 2026 - Imagine a son once lost in the cycle of addiction, now joyfully back at the dinner table with his family. This is the powerful difference treatment can make. January is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, dedicated to highlighting the real, proven power of treatment and recovery. It’s a time to promote hope, reduce stigma, and underscore that support is available for everyone.

November 18, 2025 - The Great American Smokeout is more than a date on the calendar. It is a turning point for anyone ready to step away from cigarettes, vapes or other nicotine products. Every year, thousands use this day to pause, take stock and decide that their health matters more than their habit.

August 26, 2025 - Since 1978, the Alcohol & Drug Awareness Council (ADAC) has quietly transformed lives across 15 counties, from the piney woods of Lufkin and Nacogdoches to the industrial corridors of Hardin, Jefferson, and Orange counties. That mission, to prevent alcohol or drug misuse, provide hope, and restore families resonates in every community they touch.