# National Recovery Month Guide: Resources, Courses, and Support That Work Source: https://3rdmil.com/national-recovery-month/ Last updated: 2026-05-13T15:52:03+00:00 National Recovery Month Guide: Resources, Courses, and Support That Work - 3rdmil - Blog [Skip to content](https://3rdmil.com/national-recovery-month/#content) ![](https://3rdmil.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/bg_big_alt.svg) ![](https://3rdmil.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/AdobeStock_1271321154-Medium-Medium.png) ## National Recovery Month Guide: Resources, Courses, and Support That Work Every September, communities across the U.S. unite to celebrate **National Recovery Month**, recognizing the strength of individuals in recovery and the providers who support them. This month is also a call to action: to reduce stigma, educate the public, and expand access to prevention and treatment services that save lives. Our online interventions are designed to support people on their journey, whether they’re navigating the justice system, facing challenges on campus, or taking personal steps toward healing. ## For Courts and Community Agencies Every day, community supervision professionals are working with individuals at a turning point in life. Many of them are facing substance use, trauma, and instability. National Recovery Month is a reminder that **healing, not punishment,** must be at the center of justice reform. > **65% of the U.S. prison population has a substance use disorder.** (NIDA, 2020) At [3rd Mil,](https://3rdmil.com/courses-overview/#courts) our courses are designed to meet these individuals with accountability, structure, and support. We partner with hundreds of courts across the U.S. to provide accessible, self-paced online courses proven to reduce recidivism and encourage long-term behavioral change. ## For Higher Education College is a time of transition—and often, that includes exposure to substances. National Recovery Month is a chance for institutions to support students who are **struggling, reduce stigma, and educate proactively.** > Nearly **1 in 5 college students** report past-year illicit drug use. > **40%** report binge drinking. (SAMHSA, 2022) > Over **60%** report overwhelming anxiety. (ACHA, 2023) We help colleges intervene early and compassionately. Whether a student is on conduct probation, recovering from an overdose, or simply needs support, our online courses offer a judgment-free way to learn, reflect, and grow. Read about commonly abused substances in young adults [here.](https://3rdmil.com/college-drug-prevention/) ## For Secondary Schools Substance use **doesn’t wait** until college. In fact, many patterns that lead to long-term challenges begin during the high school years. **National Recovery Month** is a crucial opportunity for schools to intervene early—before students face legal consequences or long-term health impacts. > **1 in 10 middle and high school students** report current alcohol use, and **1 in 6** report marijuana use. [(CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 2023)](https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/data/yrbs/index.htm) Students today are navigating unprecedented levels of stress, anxiety, and peer pressure. Early intervention can help them make informed decisions, manage emotional triggers, and access support without stigma or shame. At [3rd Mil,](https://3rdmil.com/courses-overview/#high-school) we’re committed to building prevention and intervention education that heals, systems that uplift, and partnerships that center people. ## Resources to Share This Recovery Month SAMHSA Recovery Month Hub – Events, social toolkits, and state-wide campaigns 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – 24/7 confidential help Shatterproof – Addiction education and advocacy Young People in Recovery (YPR) – Peer-led recovery support National Harm Reduction Coalition – Resources on evidence-based prevention ### References: #### American College Health Association. (2023). *National College Health Assessment III: Reference group executive summary Spring 2023.* ##### Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023). *Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS).* U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. ###### National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2020). *Criminal justice drug facts.* National Institutes of Health. ###### Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2022). *2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Detailed tables.* U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. ###### Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (n.d.). *Recovery Month.* ###### 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. (n.d.). *988lifeline.org.* ###### Shatterproof. (n.d.). *Changing the addiction treatment system.* ###### Young People in Recovery. (n.d.). *Empowering young people in recovery.* ###### National Harm Reduction Coalition. 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