FORT BRAGG, N.C. — September is National Recovery Month. It’s an opportunity for people battling addictions to seek help. And a chance to celebrate those who’ve been successful in confronting that addiction.

Fort Bragg has a large number of programs that offer help to those needing assistance. One of those is a special phone number for people who need help.

On Friday, we had a chance to speak with a couple of survivors who battled very difficult drug and alcohol addictions.

They discussed the great toll those addictions took on them and their families. They also told us of how much better their lives were after beating those addictions.

Officials are encouraging anyone needing help with any kind of substance abuse to seek help.