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Conclusion

The figures and events outlined in this report showcase the countless individuals who worked hard in their communities and made a tremendous commitment to public support for Recovery Month. The Recovery Month 2006 celebration was the most successful effort to date in raising public awareness about substance use disorders, treatment, and recovery. The Recovery Month events reached almost 4 million people and the television and radio public service announcements reached more than 178 million viewers and 233 million listeners, respectively.

It takes continued effort and outreach to educate the public about the benefits of addiction treatment, and a conscious decision to actively work to reduce the stigma and eliminate the barriers that persist with addiction and recovery. SAMHSA is proud of its contribution to this goal through the ongoing success of Recovery Month.

All materials for the 2006 campaign and past observances can be viewed by visiting www.recoverymonth.gov. To order materials, contact SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information at 1-800-662-HELP (4357), TDD 1-800-487-4889.