2026 Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month
Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month (Treatment Month), which is observed in January, serves to support:
- People contemplating or seeking help for their substance use
- Practitioners treating or considering treating substance use disorder
- Friends, family, and loved ones of those with substance use conditions
By raising awareness of treatment, including medications to treat substance use disorders, SAMHSA seeks to:
- Eliminate stigma surrounding treatment, including medications used to treat substance use disorders
- Encourage those on their treatment and recovery journey
- Promote best practices such as screening, intervention, and treatment of substance use disorders by health care providers
Substance Use Disorder Treatment Awareness Month Toolkit
- #TreatmentMonth
- #FindTreatment
- #SUDTreatmentMonth
- #RecoveryIsPossible
Post Copy - All Platforms: This January, SAMHSA observes Substance Use Disorder #TreatmentMonth. We will highlight resources to help people throughout the U.S. find their path to treatment and recovery. Check out our toolkit: www.samhsa.gov/treatment
Post Copy - All Platforms: The theme for this year’s Substance Use Disorder #TreatmentMonth is “Treatment Works! Find the Path that Works for You.” Help us spread the word! Find shareable content here: www.samhsa.gov/treatment
Post Copy - All Platforms: Join us as we recognize national Substance Use Disorder #Treatment Month. Help raise awareness and share resources that connect people to treatment samhsa.gov/treatment
Post Copy - All Platforms: January is Substance Use Disorder #TreatmentMonth—a time to raise awareness on substance use disorder treatment and recovery. Help us spread the word: samhsa.gov/treatment
Post Copy - All Platforms: Substance Use Disorder #TreatmentMonth highlights treatment options, pathways to recovery, and supporting others in need. Check out our toolkit and spread the word: samhsa.gov/treatment
General Messages
Post Copy - All Platforms: Worried about a loved one's substance use? This New Year, let's commit to supporting them in seeking help. Together, we can make a difference. Learn more from SAMHSA: samhsa.gov/families #TreatmentMonth
Post Copy - All Platforms: Dry January is a great time to reset and recharge. If you know someone looking to take a break or make a change from alcohol or other substances, you can support them in seeking help. Find resources: samhsa.gov/families #TreatmentMonth
Post Copy - All Platforms: New Year, New Beginnings. If you're seeking help for alcohol or other drug use, treatment options are available. Taking that first step can lead to health & healing. You’re not alone—help is available. Findtreatment.gov #TreatmentMonth
Post Copy - All Platforms: If making changes to your substance use is part of your #NewYear goals, please know that you’re not alone and help is available. Take the first step: Connect with resources or reach out for support. Visit findtreatment.gov #TreatmentMonth
Post Copy - All Platforms: The theme for this year’s Substance Use Disorder #TreatmentMonth is “Treatment Works! Find the Path that Works for You.” Help spread the word: www.samhsa.gov/treatment
Post Copy - All Platforms: Small steps lead to big changes. This New Year, focus on one day at a time. Every day is a new opportunity to make healthier decisions. Help is available for you or someone you know: findtreatment.gov
Post Copy - All Platforms: You are valued, and so is your journey toward a healthier life. Take a first step on your recovery journey today. Get started at findtreatment.gov. #RecoveryisPossible
Messages for Providers
Post Copy - All Platforms: Providers can make a huge difference helping patients dealing with substance use challenges start their paths to recovery. We have resources available to help you help them: samhsa.gov/medications-substance-use-disorders/provider-support
Post Copy - All Platforms: Through the Providers Clinical Support System, SAMHSA offers medical providers training on medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD): samhsa.gov/technical-assistance/pcss/pcss-moud
Post Copy - All Platforms: Through the Providers Clinical Support System, SAMHSA offers medical providers training on medications for alcohol use disorder (MAUD): samhsa.gov/technical-assistance/pcss/pcss-maud
Post Copy - All Platforms: Whether your patient is taking a Dry January break from alcohol or working through recovery from a substance use disorder long-term, every step forward counts. Find resources to help better treat and support them: samhsa.gov/medications-substance-use-disorders/provider-support
General Messages
Post Copy - All Platforms: Are you interested in therapy? Whether it’s CBT, ACT, or withdrawal management, evidence-based behavioral therapies help transform thought patterns, build skills, and support lasting change. Visit FindTreatment.gov. #TreatmentMonth #FindYourPath
Post Copy - All Platforms: Connecting to one’s ancestral roots can be a way to pursue healing & wellness for members of Tribal communities pursuing recovery from substance use disorder. #TreatmentMonth #FindYourPath
Post Copy - All Platforms: Different treatment options exist for substance use disorders – there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Clinical addiction care offers a range of treatments to meet you where you are. Find treatment that works for you: findtreatment.gov #TreatmentMonthFindtreatment.gov #TreatmentMonth
Post Copy - All Platforms: There are multiple pathways to recovery: clinical care, community support, therapy, faith, self-management. What matters most is finding what works for you. This #TreatmentMonth, find your path! #TreatmentWorks
Post Copy - All Platforms: Whole-person care saves lives. Effective treatment of substance use disorders can include medications, counseling & recovery supports. Integrated health services can help patients connect with substance use treatment. Visit FindTreatment.gov today. #TreatmentMonth
Post Copy - All Platforms: If you're struggling with drugs or alcohol, talk to your doctor. FDA-approved medications, such as buprenorphine & methadone, are lifesaving tools in treating opioid use disorders: samhsa.gov/medications-substance-use-disorders #TreatmentMonth
Post Copy - All Platforms: Faith or a spiritual community can offer grounding, connection, and purpose during recovery. For many, that support is a lifeline. #FaithAndRecovery #TreatmentMonth #FindYourPath
Messages for Providers
Post Copy - All Platforms: Recovery doesn’t always start with formal treatment. Some find strength through personal commitment, self-help tools, and mutual support meetings. Help spread awareness that treatment works, and recovery is possible: findtreatment.gov #TreatmentMonth
Post Copy - All Platforms: If your patient is thinking about getting help for a substance use disorder, walk them through treatment options, such as holistic services or withdrawal management: samhsa.gov/medications-substance-use-disorders/provider-support #TreatmentMonth
Post Copy - All Platforms: Medication for substance use disorder can reduce cravings, ease withdrawal, and support long-term recovery. Treatment can help patients live healthier lives. SAMHSA has resources for providers: samhsa.gov/medications-substance-use-disorders/provider-support
Post Copy - All Platforms: Want to learn more about helping patients overcome SUD? SAMHSA offers training and technical assistance to help clinicians provide evidence-based treatment for SUD. Learn more: samhsa.gov/technical-assistance.
General Messages
Post Copy - All Platforms: Recovery from substance use disorders is possible with the right tools! A safe, supportive environment; employment & legal support; stable housing; and reliable transportation can make all the difference. Ready to look for treatment? Visit findtreatment.gov
Post Copy - All Platforms: Recovery is more than sobriety. It’s rebuilding your future. While seeking treatment, education & job-support services can help you gain meaning and independence. #NewBeginnings #FindYourPath
Post Copy - All Platforms: Meaningful work can restore purpose and confidence. Job training and employment support help people rebuild their future. #FindYourPath #RecoveryAtWork #NewBeginnings
Post Copy - All Platforms: Tribal organizations have successfully incorporated mobile medication units into treatment programs—strengthening efforts to address OUD. #FindYourPath #TreatmentMonth
Post Copy - All Platforms: Recovery housing offers a substance-free home and community in a safe, supportive environment. To find housing, visit www.findtreatment.gov and select “Types of Care.” #SoberLiving #TreatmentMonth
Post Copy - All Platforms: Parenting classes, childcare, and family programs strengthen connection and stability during treatment and recovery. Families heal together. #FindYourPath #FamilyRecovery #SupportMatters
Post Copy - All Platforms: This year’s Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month’s theme is “Treatment Works! Find the Path that Works for You.” Help spread the word, visit the toolkit here: samhsa.gov/treatment
Messages for Providers
Post Copy - All Platforms: As case managers, you help people with substance use disorders navigate treatment, housing, health care, benefits, and crises. Support is stronger when it is coordinated. Let's work together to provide compassionate and effective care. FindTreatment.gov
Post Copy - All Platforms: Want to learn more about helping patients overcome SUD? SAMHSA offers training and technical assistance to help clinicians provide evidence-based treatment for SUD. Learn more: samhsa.gov/technical-assistance.
Post Copy - All Platforms: Through the Providers Clinical Support System, SAMHSA offers medical providers training on medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD): samhsa.gov/technical-assistance/pcss/pcss-moud
Post Copy - All Platforms: Through the Providers Clinical Support System, SAMHSA offers medical providers training on medications for alcohol use disorder (MAUD): samhsa.gov/technical-assistance/pcss/pcss-maud
General Messages
Post Copy - All Platforms: Do you think someone in your life is struggling with substance use disorder? Are you looking for ways to help and support them but are not sure how or where to begin? Learn how to start the conversation with your loved ones, and find resources to help: samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/starting-the-conversation-guide.pdf
Post Copy - All Platforms: Substance use disorder can affect anyone. Let’s foster a community of support and understanding. Find resources and treatment options for someone you know: findtreatment.gov
Post Copy - All Platforms: Recovery is a journey, not a destination. Taking the first step toward recovery from a substance use disorder can be difficult. But remember, it's a sign of strength. If you or someone you know needs help, there are people who care. FindTreatment.gov
Post Copy - All Platforms: Treatment and recovery are journeys worth celebrating. Celebrate every milestone, no matter how small. You've got this! Find substance use disorder treatment options for yourself at findtreatment.gov
Post Copy - All Platforms: SAMHSA Tribal grantees offer treatment-supportive programming such as equine therapy, drum-assisted recovery therapy, sweat lodge ceremony, and pow-wows to offer a culturally grounded and meaningful recovery experience. #CultureIsRecovery #NoWrongDoor #TreatmentMonth
Post Copy - All Platforms: You don’t have to walk this journey alone. Peer-based recovery support & community centers connect people who get it—sharing stories, hope, and recovery. Don't be afraid to reach out for support. SAMHSA has resources to help: samhsa.gov/substance-use/treatment
Post Copy - All Platforms: Adding your voice to a recovery advocacy organization could help you find community that strengthens your recovery—and could help you play a role in strengthening someone else’s. #SUDTreatmentMonth
Messages for Providers
Post Copy - All Platforms: Is substance use disorder affecting your patient? Encourage them to seek professional treatment — including medication-based treatments. SAMHSA has resources that can help: samhsa.gov/medications-substance-use-disorders/medications-counseling-related-conditions
Post Copy - All Platforms: Support is key in helping your patient struggling with substance use disorder. SAMHSA offers tools, training, and technical assistance to practitioners in the fields of mental and substance use disorders: samhsa.gov/medications-substance-use-disorders/training-requirements-mate-act-resources
Post Copy - All Platforms: Are you looking for ways to help a patient who’s struggling with substance use disorder? SAMHSA has tools, resources, and training to help you and your colleagues provide evidence-based treatments and supports: samhsa.gov/substance-use/treatment/resources
Post Copy - All Platforms: Want to learn more about helping patients overcome SUD? SAMHSA offers training and technical assistance to help clinicians provide evidence-based treatment for SUD. Learn more: samhsa.gov/technical-assistance.
Sample Proclamation 1: Traditional Format
WHEREAS, recovery from substance use disorders (or SUD)—including co-occurring disorders, which are marked by having both a mental illness and a substance use disorder—is an essential part of health and overall wellness; and
WHEREAS, treatment and recovery services for SUD are effective, and people can and do recover in our area and around the nation; and
WHEREAS, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy has announced that one of the Trump Administration’s Drug Policy Priorities is to provide treatment that leads to long-term recovery; and
WHEREAS, there are multiple, evidence-based pathways to attain and maintain recovery from SUD—including medications, recovery housing, peer support, and mutual-support meetings; and
WHEREAS, the 2024 National Survey of Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) reported that—In 2024, 48.4 million people in the United States aged 12 or older (or 16.8%) had an SUD in the past year, including 27.9 million people who had an alcohol use disorder, 28.2 million people who had a drug use disorder, and 7.7 million people who had both; and
WHEREAS, the 2024 NSDUH also reported that—among people 12 or older in 2024 who were classified as needing substance use treatment in the past year—about 1 in 5 (19.3% or 10.2 million people) received substance use treatment in the past year; and
WHEREAS, addressing and overcoming SUD is essential to achieving healthy lifestyles, both physically and emotionally; and
WHEREAS, we must encourage family and friends of people who have SUD to implement preventive measures, recognize the signs of a problem, and encourage those in need of help to seek appropriate treatment and recovery support services; and
WHEREAS, an estimated XX [Thousand/Million] people in [City or State] are affected by these conditions; and
WHEREAS, to help more people achieve and sustain recovery, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and [Name of State, City, County or Treatment Organization] invite all residents of [State/City/Town] to participate in SUD Treatment Month;
NOW, THEREFORE, I [Name and Title of Your Elected Official], by virtue of the authority vested in me by the laws of [City, State, or Locality], do hereby proclaim the month of January 2026 as
SUD Treatment Month
In [City or State] and call upon the people of [City or State] to observe this month with appropriate programs, activities, and ceremonies to support this year’s SUD Treatment Month theme, “Treatment Works! Find the Path that Works for You,” and to celebrate the second year of the SUD Treatment Month observance.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this [Day of Month] day of [Month], in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-six.
Signature
[Insert City/State or Other Official Seal]
Sample Proclamation 2: Modern Format
Substance use disorders (or SUD)—including co-occurring disorders, which are marked by having both a mental illness and a substance use disorder—affect all communities nationwide. But with commitment and support, people who have these disorders can achieve healthy lifestyles and can lead rewarding lives in recovery. By seeking help, people who experience SUD can embark on a new path toward improved health and overall wellness. The focus of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month (SUD Treatment Month) this January is to celebrate their journey with the theme, “Treatment Works! Find the Path that Works for You!” SUD Treatment Month spreads the message that treatment is effective, and people can and do recover every day.
The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy has announced that one of the Trump Administration’s Drug Policy Priorities is to provide treatment that leads to long-term recovery. The impact of SUD is apparent in our local community, and an estimated XX [Thousand/Million] people in [City or State] are affected by these conditions. Through SUD Treatment Month, we aim to help people pursue treatment for their SUD, compassionately engage with their loved ones who are struggling, and promote the numerous evidence-based pathways there are to treatment and recovery.
The SUD Treatment Month observance continues to work to improve the lives of those affected by SUD by raising awareness of these disorders and educating communities about the effective treatment, and recovery services that are available. For the above reasons, I am asking the citizens of [City or State] to join me in celebrating this January as SUD Treatment Month.
I, [Name and Title of Elected Official], do hereby proclaim the month of January 2026 as
SUD Treatment Month
In [City or State] and call upon our community to observe this month with impactful programs and events that support this year’s SUD Treatment Month observance.
Signature
[Insert City/State or Other Official Seal]
Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month
Here’s your chance to promote treatment resources, helpful strategies for strengthening sobriety, and encouragement to support people as they pursue recovery.
This January, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is leading a nationwide push to help Americans learn about the importance of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment—with the observance of SUD Treatment Month. The social media campaign seeks to help people throughout the United States understand the limitless paths to recovery, the support services that complement treatment, and the importance of having a support system when pursuing recovery.
According to SAMHSA’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 48.4 million people 12 or older (or 16.8%) had a substance use disorder (SUD) in the past year; 27.9 million had an alcohol use disorder (AUD); and 28.2 million had a drug use disorder (DUD); and 7.7 million people had both an AUD and a DUD. The data also show that, among people 12 or older in 2024 who were classified as needing substance use treatment in the past year, only about 1 in 5 (19.3% or 10.2 million people) received substance use treatment in the past year.
SUD Treatment Month serves to support:
- People contemplating or seeking help for their substance use
- Practitioners treating or considering treating substance use disorder
- Friends, family, and loved ones of those with substance use
By raising awareness of treatment, including medications to treat substance use disorders, SAMHSA seeks to:
- Break down barriers that keep people from seeking help
- Encourage those on their treatment and recovery journey
- Promote best practices such as screening, intervention, and treatment of substance use disorders by health care providers
Help spread SAMHSA's message by sharing their social media posts about treatment and recovery resources, helpful strategies for strengthening sobriety, and encouragement to support people as they pursue recovery.
Every little bit helps to save a life. Visit the SUD Treatment Month digital toolkit.