Newsroom > DHHS News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 7,
2012 Behavioral Health Consumers Can Achieve Recovery September
is Recovery Month Lincoln—Addiction treatment and mental health
services can help those with mental and/or substance use
disorders live healthy and rewarding lives, according to the
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. “People with
mental illnesses or substance use disorders can manage and
recover from those conditions, just like people manage and
recover from other health conditions, like hypertension,
diabetes, asthma, and heart disease,” said Scot L. Adams,
director of the Division of Behavioral Health. “Many individuals
are living happy and healthy lives in long-term recovery, with
stronger relationships and a sense of self-worth.” In Nebraska,
over 36,800 people received services through the state’s public
behavioral health system in 2011. Treatment included
psychotherapy, medications, and peer support. Peer support is
offered by people who are in recovery to help o