[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 379 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 379

Supporting the designation of September 2019 as ``National Alcohol and 
                    Drug Addiction Recovery Month''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            October 24, 2019

  Mr. King (for himself, Mrs. Capito, and Mr. Manchin) submitted the 
        following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Supporting the designation of September 2019 as ``National Alcohol and 
                    Drug Addiction Recovery Month''.

Whereas the theme for National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in 2019 
        is ``Join the Voices for Recovery: Together We Are Stronger'';
Whereas an estimated 68,000 people in the United States suffered a fatal 
        overdose in 2018, with an average number of 186 fatal overdoses per day;
Whereas there are roughly 23,000,000 people in the United States in recovery 
        from alcohol and drug addiction;
Whereas the estimated total cost to the economy of prescription opioid misuse is 
        $78,500,000,000 annually, and includes the cost of healthcare, lost 
        productivity, and involvement of the criminal justice system;
Whereas people with substance use disorder may face stigma from health 
        professionals as well as friends and family;
Whereas it has been demonstrated that stigma can be a barrier for people with 
        substance use disorder to access treatment and engage in recovery; and
Whereas peer-supported communities offer people with substance use disorder 
        better success in recovery by addressing the personal and emotional 
        effects of addiction and easing reintegration: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recognizes the importance of education for the 
        prevention of substance use disorder;
            (2) supports efforts to explore how integrated care, 
        community, and sense of purpose can lead to effective and 
        sustainable treatment; and
            (3) shows appreciation and gratitude for family members, 
        friends, and other individuals who support individuals in 
        recovery.
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