[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 371 Introduced in House (IH)]







106th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 371

 Supporting the goals and ideas of National Alcohol and Drug Recovery 
                                 Month.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 13, 2000

 Mr. Ramstad submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
             referred to the Committee on Government Reform

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
 Supporting the goals and ideas of National Alcohol and Drug Recovery 
                                 Month.

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.
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