[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 169 (Tuesday, September 28, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6743-S6744]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




SENATE RESOLUTION 389--SUPPORTING THE DESIGNATION OF SEPTEMBER 2021 AS 
         ``NATIONAL ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION RECOVERY MONTH''

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

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                              S. Res. 389

       Whereas the theme for National Alcohol and Drug Addiction 
     Recovery Month in 2021 is ``Recovery is for Everyone: Every 
     Person, Every Family, Every Community'';
       Whereas more than 92,000 individuals in the United States 
     suffered a fatal alcohol or drug overdose during 2020, an 
     increase of approximately 30 percent as compared to 2019;
       Whereas during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) 
     pandemic, increased isolation and reduced or disrupted access 
     to treatment programs have contributed to an increase in 
     individuals reporting anxiety and depressive disorders when 
     compared to the previous year, and 13 percent of Americans 
     reported starting or increasing substance use;
       Whereas, in 2019, there were approximately 21,000,000 
     individuals in the United States aged 18 or older 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, 
     including the costs of healthcare, lost productivity, and 
     involvement of the criminal justice system;
       Whereas individuals 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 individuals with substance use disorder to 
     accessing treatment and engaging in recovery; 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 education for the 
     prevention of substance use disorder;
       (2) supports efforts to explore the means by which 
     integrated care, community, and sense of purpose can lead to 
     effective and sustainable treatment of substance use 
     disorder; and
       (3) shows appreciation and gratitude for family members, 
     friends, and other individuals who support individuals in 
     recovery from substance use disorder.

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