About 3 million Californians struggle with a substance use disorder. But, studies show 3 out of 4 people can recover. September is National Recovery Month – an annual opportunity to highlight people who have turned their lives around. KQED health correspondent Lesley McClurg met up with one in San Francisco.

<p>About 3 million Californians struggle with a substance use disorder. But, studies show 3 out of 4 people can recover. September is National Recovery Month – an annual opportunity to highlight people who have turned their lives around. KQED health correspondent Lesley McClurg met up with one in San Francisco.</p>

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<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>