b'by Wendy ButtacyE very September we celebrate recovery, and rightly so. Individuals who are battling addiction and embracing sobriety are engaging in a transformative processthat should be celebrated, and the battle proven heroes who serve on the front lines of recovery deserve to be recognized for their selfless service. With over 40.3 million Americans diagnosed with substance abuse disorder (SUD) in 2020, the need to champion recovery and to remove the stigma surrounding addiction has become a lifeordeath cause for millions.\x02SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2022 WWW.CITYGATENETWORK.ORG 21'