BILL NUMBER: ACR 180	ENROLLED
	BILL TEXT

	ADOPTED IN SENATE  AUGUST 31, 2010
	ADOPTED IN ASSEMBLY  AUGUST 17, 2010

INTRODUCED BY   Assembly Member Beall

                        AUGUST 2, 2010

   Relative to Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   ACR 180, Beall. Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.
    This measure would recognize September 2010 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.



   WHEREAS, Substance use disorders impact 3.4 million people, 12
years of age or older, in California, or approximately 9.5 percent of
the population. Alcohol abuse or dependence is more common than
abuse or dependence on any other drug; and
   WHEREAS, Studies have consistently found that individualized
treatment is essential for people to be successful in their path of
recovery; and
   WHEREAS, Treatment and long-term recovery from substance use
disorders can offer a renewed outlook on life for those who are
addicted, and their family members; and
   WHEREAS, People who receive treatment for substance use disorders
can lead more productive and fulfilling lives, both personally and
professionally; and
   WHEREAS, Real stories of long-term recovery can inspire others to
ask for help and improve their own lives, the lives of their
families, and the entire community; and
   WHEREAS, The theme of this year's effort, "Join the Voices for
Recovery: Now More Than Ever," recognizes the impact that real people
and real stories have on recovery and celebrates those who have
worked to advance the treatment and recovery landscape; and
   WHEREAS, It is critical that we educate our community members that
substance use disorders are treatable, yet serious, health care
problems, and by treating them like other chronic diseases, we can
improve the quality of life for the entire community; now, therefore,
be it
   Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate
thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes the month of
September 2010 as Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, in order
to raise awareness of the importance of substance use disorder
treatment, and to help those suffering from substance use disorders
and their families to receive treatment; and be it further
   Resolved, That the Legislature encourages public support for "Join
the Voices for Recovery: Now More Than Ever" events planned in their
community during the 2010 Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month;
and be it further
   Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of
this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.