[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 371 Enrolled Bill (ENR)]

        H.Con.Res.371
                                    Agreed to September 15, 2000        

                       One Hundred Sixth Congress

                                 of the

                        United States of America


                          AT THE SECOND SESSION

           Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday,
             the twenty-fourth day of January, two thousand


                          Concurrent Resolution

Whereas 26 million Americans currently suffer the ravages of drug or 
  alcohol addiction;

Whereas 85 percent of all crimes are tied to drug or alcohol addiction;

Whereas American taxpayers incurred more than $150 billion in drug-
  related criminal and medical costs in 1997 alone--more than they 
  spent on education, transportation, agriculture, energy, space, and 
  foreign aid combined;

Whereas every dollar invested in drug and alcohol treatment yields 
  seven dollars in savings in health care costs, criminal justice 
  costs, and lost productivity costs from job absenteeism, injuries, 
  and subpar work performance;

Whereas treatment for addiction is as effective as treatments for other 
  chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes and high blood pressure;

Whereas adolescents who undergo addiction treatment report less use of 
  marijuana, less heavy drinking, and less criminal involvement;

Whereas other benefits of adolescent addiction treatment include better 
  psychological adjustment and improved school performance after 
  treatment;

Whereas a number of organizations and individuals dedicated to fighting 
  addiction and promoting treatment and recovery will recognize 
  September 2000 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month;

Whereas National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month celebrates 
  the tremendous strides taken by individuals who have undergone 
  successful treatment and recognizes those in the treatment field who 
  have dedicated their lives to helping people recover from addiction; 
  and

Whereas the 2000 national campaign focuses on supporting adolescents in 
  addiction treatment and recovery, embraces the theme of ``Recovering 
  Our Future: One Youth at a Time'', and seeks to increase awareness 
  about alcohol and drug addiction and to promote treatment and 
  recovery for adolescents and adults: Now, therefore, be it

    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That the Congress supports the goals and ideas of National Alcohol and 
Drug Recovery Month.
  Attest:

                                 Clerk of the House of Representatives.

  Attest:

                                               Secretary of the Senate.