BILL ANALYSIS �
ACR 166
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Date of Hearing: August 16, 2012
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Nancy Skinner, Chair
ACR 166 (Beall) - As Amended: August 14, 2012
SUBJECT : Recovery Month.
SUMMARY : Recognizes September 2012 as Recovery Month in
California, in order to raise awareness of the importance of
substance use disorders treatment and to help people living with
substance use disorders and their families receive treatment.
Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative
findings:
1)Substance use disorders impact approximately 3 million people
in California, or roughly 8 percent of the population.
2)Behavioral health is an essential part of one's health and
overall wellness; and, treatment and long-term recovery from
substance use disorders can offer a renewed outlook on life
for those addicted and their families.
3)People in recovery can achieve healthy lifestyles, both
physically and emotionally, and contribute in positive ways to
their communities by leading more productive and fulfilling
lives, both personally and professionally.
4)The theme of this year's effort, "Join the Voices for
Recovery: It's Worth It," recognizes the impact that real
people and real stories have on recovery; celebrates those who
have worked to advance the treatment and recovery landscape;
and emphasizes the importance of educating our communities
throughout California that substance use disorders are
treatable, yet serious, health care problems that with
treatment can improve the quality of life for the entire
community.
FISCAL EFFECT : None.
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION :
Support
The Patient Advisory & Advocacy Group (PAAG)
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Opposition
None on file.
Analysis Prepared by : Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800