Recovery month celebrations planned around state

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) – The Wyoming Department of Health is

encouraging residents to participate in events planned in a number

of communities around the state during September to celebrate

recovery from addiction to alcohol and drug addiction.

     Deputy director of mental health and substance abuse services

Rodger McDaniel says that while substance abuse affects many

Wyoming families every year, people who misuse alcohol and drugs

can and do recover.

     He says every community in Wyoming has a stake in recovery.

     McDaniel says real stories of recovery and wellness can inspire

others to ask for help.

     Community events are being supported by mini-grants from the

Wyoming Department of Health’s Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Services Division.