Title: A resolution supporting the designation of September 2021 as "National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month".
Policy area: Health

Summary:
This resolution recognizes the importance of education to prevent substance use disorders and expresses gratitude for family members and others who support individuals in recovery.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 389 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 389

Supporting the designation of September 2021 as ``National Alcohol and 
                    Drug Addiction Recovery Month''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 28, 2021

  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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                               RESOLUTION


 
Supporting the designation of September 2021 as ``National Alcohol and 
                    Drug Addiction Recovery Month''.

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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