WEST WARWICK, RI - Today, members of the Rhode Island alcohol and drug addiction recovery community, surrounded by their families, friends, state legislators, health care providers, and fellow advocates, will kick off National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (”Recovery Month”) with the official unveiling of the annual Recovery Quilt.

“National Recovery Month is an exciting time for the thousands of Rhode Islanders who have achieved long-term recovery, along with their families, friends, and supporters,” said Craig Stenning, Director of the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals (BHDDH).  “This month also provides important opportunities for our state to showcase the effectiveness of treatment and celebrate those in recovery who are living healthy and productive lives.”

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