[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17450]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING NATIONAL ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION MONTH

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                           HON. JUDY BIGGERT

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2010

  Mrs.  BIGGERT. Madam Speaker, recognizing National Alcohol and Drug 
Addiction Month, 2010 drug and alcohol abuse is a growing problem 
across America, and especially in Illinois. According to the Substance 
Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, drug and alcohol abuse 
was found among 9.5 percent of our citizens ages 12 and older in 2008.
  Established in 1989, National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery 
Month is observed annually every September and recognizes the treatment 
and celebration of recovery for those struggling with addiction 
diseases. This year's theme, ``Join the Voices for Recovery: Now More 
Than Ever!'' calls us to unite and encourage drug and alcohol-free 
living. Treatment programs, family members and neighbors can all help 
assist those who experience addiction. It is with this precedent that 
facilities in my district, like Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment 
Center in Lemont, IL, are serving those who suffer from addiction, and 
are dedicating efforts in support of this proclamation.
  By recognizing September as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction 
Recovery Month, we reaffirm the importance of education and awareness 
of addiction problems and the important role treatment centers across 
America play in addiction recovery.

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