On Wednesday afternoon, Gov. Ralph DLG Torres, Special Assistant for Substance Abuse, Addiction, and Rehabilitation Program Yvette R. Sablan, the SAAR Program staff, and representatives of Haggan/Woong United for Recovery, the Community Guidance Center, Men and Women of Destiny, the CNMI judiciary-Drug Court, community partners, Speaker Edmund S. Villagomez, other local dignitaries and members of the community proclaimed September as National Recovery Month. This year’s theme is “Recovery is For Everyone: Every Person, Every Family, Every Community.” According to the governor, “This month, we renew our commitment to helping the people that are going through these challenges. Every single day is another chance at life, and another chance to make things better. We must continue the work of supporting our loved ones, neighbors, and friends struggling here in the CNMI. To our people in need, you are not alone. Whatever your struggle is, there are people out there willing to help. Together, with the right treatment and the strength of our community, we can move forward with healing and recovery.”
