[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 169 (Thursday, October 24, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S6161]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 379--SUPPORTING THE DESIGNATION OF SEPTEMBER 2019 AS 
         ``NATIONAL ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION RECOVERY MONTH''

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

                              S. Res. 379

       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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