A resolution supporting the designation of September 2024 as "National Recovery Month".

Bill: 118-sres-859
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
Introduced: 2024-09-25
Policy area: Health
Latest action: action_date: 2024-09-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6449-6450)

Summaries:
action_date: 2024-09-25
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>This resolution supports the designation of September 2024 as National Recovery Month and recognizes the importance of education to prevent substance use disorders.</p>

tv_txt: III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 859 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 25, 2024 Mr. King (for himself and Mrs. Capito ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of September 2024 as National Recovery Month .

Whereas the theme for National Recovery Month is Every Person. Every Family. Every Community. ; Whereas nearly 108,000 individuals in the United States suffered a fatal drug overdose during 2023, the first annual decrease in drug overdose deaths since 2018; Whereas overdose deaths involving opioids decreased from an estimated 84,181 in 2022 to 81,083 in 2023; Whereas overdose deaths from synthetic opioids (primarily fentanyl) decreased in 2023 compared to 2022, but overdose deaths from cocaine and psychostimulants (like methamphetamine) increased; Whereas, in 2023, there were approximately 22,219,000 adults in the United States who considered themselves to be in recovery from substance use disorder; Whereas individuals with substance use disorder may face stigma from health professionals as well as from friends and family; Whereas it has been demonstrated that stigma can be a barrier to accessing treatment and engaging in recovery for individuals with substance use disorder; 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

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the importance of patient, provider, and societal education for the prevention of substance use disorder; (2) supports efforts to explore the means by which integrated care, community, and helping individuals obtain a sense of purpose can lead to effective and sustainable treatment of substance use disorder; (3) shows appreciation and gratitude for family members, friends, and other individuals who support individuals in recovery from substance use disorder; and (4) supports the designation of September 2024 as National Recovery Month .