Recovery Month 2025: Honoring the Journey, Empowering the Future

Background

Substance use disorder remains a major public health challenge in the United States. In 2024, 16.8% of individuals aged 12 or older met the criteria for a substance use disorder. This represents about 48.4 million people nationwide according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Among those classified as needing treatment, only about 19.3% received any substance use treatment in the past year¹. 

National Recovery Month, observed each September since 1989, emphasizes that recovery is possible and that prevention, treatment, and support services save lives. It draws attention to barriers such as stigma, limited resources, and lack of awareness—aiming to transform how people view and access recovery services. 

What Is Recovery Month?

Sponsored by SAMHSA, Recovery Month raises awareness about mental and substance use disorders and celebrates individuals in recovery. 
 
The 2025 theme, “Recovery is REAL (Restoring Every Aspect of Life),” captures how recovery fosters hope, health, and well-being across every area of a person’s life. 

Key messages include: 

• Recovery is real, and millions live fulfilling lives in recovery every day. 

• Substance use disorders are chronic but treatable. 

• Connection, compassion, and community are essential for long-term recovery. 

• Early intervention and access to care can save lives. 

Why It Matters

Behind the numbers are lives, families, and communities impacted every day. 
 
The CDC reports an estimated 80,391 drug overdose deaths in 2024, a 26.9% decrease from 110,037 in 2023—translating to roughly 81 fewer lives lost each day compared to the previous year ². 

Recovery Month matters because it: 

• Reduces stigma and encourages individuals to seek help. 

• Promotes open, constructive conversations about addiction. 

• Highlights recovery-focused systems of care. 

• Honors professionals and peers supporting recovery journeys. 

DTPM’s Role in the Recovery Ecosystem

DTPM’s mission is to advance the fight against substance use by providing reliable alcohol and drug testing solutions to a wide range of facilities. We offer solutions to a variety of testing facilities such as drug courts, treatment centers, physician office labs, reference labs and more. General testing supplies such as gloves, lint-free wipes and pipette tips are also available. 
 
Since 1993, DTPM has been dedicated to delivering dependable, high-quality drug testing solutions that support treatment providers, recovery programs, and communities in the fight against substance use disorders.  

Our comprehensive lab solutions include: 

• Laboratory Equipment 

• Laboratory Instrumentation 

• Consumables 

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 

• Total Program Management and Training Support 

Our greatest strength is our team. We don’t simply ship supplies; we support laboratory professionals and the lives of those they serve, every day. 

Conclusion: Recovery is REAL

Recovery Month calls us to action: 

• Recovery is real—and happening every day. 

• Every recovery journey is unique and deserves recognition. 

• Communities, providers, families, and testing partners all play vital roles. 

At DTPM, we support the vital work of treatment providers and drug courts by delivering reliable, rapid testing and tailored solutions that help them monitor progress and achieve better outcomes. 
 
Contact us today to learn how DTPM can support your testing program with reliable solutions, supplies, and expert guidance. 

Contact us today to learn how DTPM can support your testing program with reliable solutions, supplies, and expert guidance.