[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 165 (Thursday, October 4, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S6545]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




SENATE RESOLUTION 669--SUPPORTING THE DESIGNATION OF SEPTEMBER 2018 AS 
         ``NATIONAL ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION RECOVERY MONTH''

  Mr. KING (for himself and Mrs. Capito) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 669

       Whereas the theme for National Alcohol and Drug Addiction 
     Recovery Month in 2018 is ``Join the Voices for Recovery: 
     Invest in Health, Homes, Purpose, and Community'';
       Whereas an estimated 72,000 people in the United States 
     suffered a fatal overdose in 2017, with an average number of 
     197 fatal overdoses per day;
       Whereas there are roughly 25,000,000 people in the United 
     States in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction;
       Whereas the total cost to the economy of prescription 
     opioid misuse is $78,500,000,000 annually, and includes the 
     cost of healthcare, lost productivity, addiction treatment, 
     and involvement of the criminal justice system;
       Whereas people with substance use disorder face stigma from 
     health professionals as well as friends and family;
       Whereas it has been demonstrated that that stigma is a 
     major 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, address 
     personal and emotional effects of addiction, and ease 
     reintegration: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate joins the voices for recovery to 
     invest in health, homes, purpose, and community in September 
     2018 and every month--
       (1) in recognizing the importance of education and 
     prevention of substance use disorder;
       (2) in exploring how integrated care, community, and sense 
     of purpose can lead to effective and sustainable treatment; 
     and
       (3) in showing appreciation and gratitude for family 
     members, friends, and recovery allies who support individuals 
     in recovery.

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