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III
116TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
S. RES. 379
Supporting the designation of September 2019 as ‘‘National Alcohol and
Drug Addiction Recovery Month’’.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Mr. KING (for himself, Mrs. CAPITO, and Mr. MANCHIN) submitted the
following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Supporting the designation of September 2019 as ‘‘National
Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month’’.
Whereas the theme for National Alcohol and Drug Addiction
Recovery Month in 2019 is ‘‘Join the Voices for Recov-
ery: Together We Are Stronger’’;
Whereas an estimated 68,000 people in the United States
suffered a fatal overdose in 2018, with an average num-
ber 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 prescrip-
tion opioid misuse is $78,500,000,000 annually, and in-
cludes the cost of healthcare, lost productivity, and in-
volvement of the criminal justice system;
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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 bar-
rier for people with substance use disorder to access
treatment and engage in recovery; and
Whereas peer-supported communities offer people with sub-
stance use disorder better success in recovery by address-
ing the personal and emotional effects of addiction and
easing reintegration: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate—
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(1) recognizes the importance of education for
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the prevention of substance use disorder;
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(2) supports efforts to explore how integrated
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care, community, and sense of purpose can lead to
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effective and sustainable treatment; and
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(3) shows appreciation and gratitude for family
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members, friends, and other individuals who support
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individuals in recovery.
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