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THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 83
Author: Buchanan (D), et al.
Amended: 4/28/14 in Assembly
Vote: 21
ASSEMBLY FLOOR : Read and adopted, 4/28/14
SUBJECT : Alcohol Awareness Month
SOURCE : Author
DIGEST : This resolution proclaims the month of April 2014 as
Alcohol Awareness Month in California.
ANALYSIS : This resolution makes the following legislative
findings:
1. Alcohol is the most commonly used addictive substance in the
United States and one in every 12 adults in the United States
(17.6 million people) suffer from alcohol abuse or
dependence.
2. Nationwide, 100,000 persons die each year from
alcohol-related causes, including, but not limited to,
drinking and driving crashes, other accidents, falls, fires,
alcohol-related homicides, and suicides.
3. Alcohol-related problems cost the United States $224 billion
($746 per person) in lost productivity, absenteeism, health
care costs, crime, and family-related problems.
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4. In 2012, 28% of all traffic deaths in California were a
result of drinking and driving.
5. In 2010, underage drinking in California cost the state and
its citizens $6.8 billion, including medical care and lost
time at work.
6. Young people who begin drinking before 15 years of age are
four times more likely to develop alcohol dependence than
those who begin drinking at 21 years of age.
7. The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc.
sponsors Alcohol Awareness Month, held every April to
increase public awareness and understanding aimed at reducing
the stigma associated with alcoholism that too often prevents
individuals and families from seeking help.
This resolution recognizes April 2014 as Alcohol Awareness Month
in California, and calls upon all citizens, parents,
governmental agencies, public and private institutions,
businesses, hospitals, schools, and colleges in California to
support efforts that will reduce stigma, increase community
awareness, and increase support for individuals and families
coping with alcoholism.
FISCAL EFFECT : Fiscal Com.: No
SUPPORT : (Verified 5/6/14)
California Council on Alcohol Problems
Lamborinda Alcohol Policy Coalition
San Ramon Valley Alcohol Policy Coalition
Screening for Mental Health
JL:d 5/6/14 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: SEE ABOVE
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