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          Date of Hearing:   August 12, 2010

                             ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
                                Nancy Skinner, Chair
                   ACR 180 (Beall) - As Introduced:  August 2, 2010
           
          SUBJECT  :   Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.

           SUMMARY  :   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.  Specifically,  this resolution  makes the  
          following legislative findings:

          1)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.

          2)Studies have consistently found that individualized treatment  
            is essential for people to be successful in recovery; and  
            people who receive treatment for substance use disorders can  
            lead more productive and fulfilling lives, both personally and  
            professionally.

          3)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.

           FISCAL EFFECT  :   None

           REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION  :   

           Support 
           
          None on file.

           Opposition 
           
          None on file.









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          Analysis Prepared by :    Anna McCabe / RLS. / (916) 319-2800