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September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. For more information visit the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence.

Your Health Matters

Addiction is a "biopsychosocial" disease, meaning biology, psychology and a person's social environment all contribute to its development. Addiction crosses all borders affecting people no matter gender, ethnicity or income. It is a chronic, progressive disease that can often turn fatal. More than 22 million people have alcohol or drug problems. 

Health Tips

An estimated 3.1 million Americans have received treatment for alcoholism and alcohol related problems. Addiction can be overcome with proper treatment, prevention and more research.

Health Trends

Research shows that there are genetic and biological risk factors that make some people more likely to become alcoholics once they start drinking. Children of alcoholic parents are also more likely to develop the disease than children of non-alcoholic programs.

Community Involvement

Give back to your community! For up-to-date activities in the National Capital Area, please contact us by email.

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