[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 859 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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118th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 859

  Supporting the designation of September 2024 as ``National Recovery 
                                Month''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 25, 2024

    Mr. King (for himself and Mrs. Capito) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, 
                          Labor, and Pensions

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Supporting the designation of September 2024 as ``National Recovery 
                                Month''.

Whereas the theme for National Recovery Month is ``Every Person. Every Family. 
        Every Community.'';
Whereas nearly 108,000 individuals in the United States suffered a fatal drug 
        overdose during 2023, the first annual decrease in drug overdose deaths 
        since 2018;
Whereas overdose deaths involving opioids decreased from an estimated 84,181 in 
        2022 to 81,083 in 2023;
Whereas overdose deaths from synthetic opioids (primarily fentanyl) decreased in 
        2023 compared to 2022, but overdose deaths from cocaine and 
        psychostimulants (like methamphetamine) increased;
Whereas, in 2023, there were approximately 22,219,000 adults in the United 
        States who considered themselves to be in recovery from substance use 
        disorder;
Whereas individuals with substance use disorder may face stigma from health 
        professionals as well as from friends and family;
Whereas it has been demonstrated that stigma can be a barrier to accessing 
        treatment and engaging in recovery for individuals with substance use 
        disorder; and
Whereas peer-supported communities offer individuals 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 patient, provider, and 
        societal education for the prevention of substance use 
        disorder;
            (2) supports efforts to explore the means by which 
        integrated care, community, and helping individuals obtain a 
        sense of purpose can lead to effective and sustainable 
        treatment of substance use disorder;
            (3) shows appreciation and gratitude for family members, 
        friends, and other individuals who support individuals in 
        recovery from substance use disorder; and
            (4) supports the designation of September 2024 as 
        ``National Recovery Month''.
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