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                                 THIRD READING


          Bill No:  ACR 90
          Author:   Beall (D), et al
          Amended:  As introduced
          Vote:     21

           
          WITHOUT REFERENCE TO COMMITTEE OR FILE

           ASSEMBLY FLOOR  :  74-0, 8/27/09 (Consent) (roll call not  
          available)


           SUBJECT  :    Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month

           SOURCE  :     Author


           DIGEST  :    This bill recognizes September 2009 as Alcohol  
          and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in California in order to  
          raise awareness of the importance of substance use  
          disorders treatment and to help those suffering from  
          substance use disorders and their families to receive  
          treatment.

           ANALYSIS  :    This resolution makes the following  
          legislative findings: 

          1.Substance use disorders impact 23 million people 12 years  
            of age or older in the United States; which is more than  
            the number of people living with coronary heart disease,  
            cancer, and Alzheimer's disease combined. 

          2.It is critical that we educate our community members that  
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            substance use disorders are treatable, serious health  
            care problems; and like other chronic diseases, we can  
            improve the quality of life for the entire community if  
            treated appropriately. 

          3.The "Join the Voices for Recovery" effort provides a  
            platform to celebrate people in recovery and those who  
            have worked to advance the treatment and recovery  
            landscape.

          This resolution recognizes September 2009 as Alcohol and  
          Drug Addiction Recovery Month in California in order to  
          raise awareness of the importance of substance use  
          disorders treatment and to help those suffering from  
          substance use disorders and their families to receive  
          treatment; and encourages public support for "Join the  
          Voices for Recovery" efforts during the 2009 Alcohol and  
          Drug Addiction Recovery Month.

           FISCAL EFFECT  :    Fiscal Com.:  No

          DLW:nl  9/3/09   Senate Floor Analyses 

                       SUPPORT/OPPOSITION:  NONE RECEIVED

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