National Recovery Month 2026: Supporting Recovery Takes More Than Treatment Recovery is personal, but it never happens alone. Every person working toward recovery has a network around them. That network can include treatment professionals, counselors, recovery centers, treatment courts, family members, peer-support organizations, and other community partners. Recognizing Recovery Recovery Month is observed each September to promote […]
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International Overdose Awareness Day: Supporting Recovery Starts with Reliable Laboratory Operations
Every year on August 31, communities around the world observe International Overdose Awareness Day. It’s a day to remember those who have lost their lives to overdose, support families and loved ones, and recognize the organizations working every day to help people find hope through treatment and recovery. If your laboratory supports treatment courts, recovery […]
The True Cost of Laboratory Downtime: Why Preventive Maintenance and Responsive Service Matter
The True Cost of Laboratory Downtime: Why Preventive Maintenance and Responsive Service Matter Your clients rely on the laboratory to provide fast, accurate results, every day. Your laboratory’s expert staff relies on its instruments to get answers. Equipment downtime can cripple even the best laboratories, leaving them scrambling to get results back to your clients. […]
How Drug and Alcohol Testing Supports Prevention, Recovery, and Accountability
Every June 26th, organizations and communities around the world recognize the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Established by the United Nations, this observance highlights the global impact of substance use and the importance of prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts. While addressing substance use requires many different approaches, effective prevention, treatment, and recovery […]
What Is National Treatment Court Month and Why Does It Matter?
Every May, communities across the country recognize National Treatment Court Month, a time dedicated to highlighting the impact treatment courts have on individuals, families, and communities affected by substance use. Treatment courts, often referred to as drug courts or recovery courts, take a different approach within the justice system. Rather than focusing solely on punishment, […]
Supporting Awareness and Accuracy: The Role of Laboratories During Alcohol Awareness Month and Lab Week
Each April, two important themes come into focus across the laboratory and healthcare landscape. Alcohol Awareness Month highlights the importance of education, prevention, and informed decision-making, while Lab Week recognizes the professionals and systems that make reliable testing possible. While these observances serve different purposes, they share a common foundation: accurate, dependable information. In the […]