Own It :30 – 2012 PSA

Own It :30 – 2012 PSA – “Own It,” displays a series of different hands and voices which each say the phrase “I own.” A wide shot pans out to reveal a group of individuals in a recovery meeting where each person makes the commitment to “own” his or her recovery through positive reinforcement and help from family and friends. The PSA ends with a call-to-action encouraging viewers to contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357), for free and confidential information on prevention and treatment referral, and to visit www.samhsa.gov/treatment. To learn more about SAMHSA, visit www.samhsa.gov, or about Recovery Month, visit www.recoverymonth.gov. Please visit www.recoverymonth.gov for more information. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with the HHS and Recovery Month comment policies www.newmedia.hhs.gov recoverymonth.gov The video can also be viewed at: www.recoverymonth.gov

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Many children in West Virginia are caught in the crossfire. Drug abuse, especially of prescription pills, is a major problem in West Virginia. And together with other poor health choices, the state's collective drug addiction is causing residents to …
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