Utah County celebrating National Recovery Month

PROVO — Utah County will celebrate National Recovery Month on Saturday, recognizing those who have overcome addiction.

The public is invited to attend festivities from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside the Utah County government building, 100 E. Center.

The event will include free food, live entertainment and various outdoor activities.

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month was started 20 years ago to congratulate those who have overcome addiction and encourage others who are struggling with it.

"It's a tribute to those who have fought long and hard to become clean from drugs and alcohol," said Bruce Chandler, program-services manager for the Utah County Health Department's Division of Substance Abuse.

For more information on Recovery Day, contact the county Division of Substance Abuse at 801-851-7130 or visit www.utahcountyonline.org.

— Sara Lenz