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AK SB208
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes the month of March each year as Sobriety Awareness Month in Alaska.
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Declares the legislature's intent to recognize Alaskans who choose a positive and healthy lifestyle by not consuming mood- or mind-altering substances.
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Authorizes schools, community groups, and public and private agencies to observe the month with activities promoting awareness of prevention and treatment of alcoholism, drug abuse, and inhalant substance misuse.
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Finds that sobriety improves quality of life and health for individuals, families, and communities while reducing alcohol and drug-related social problems including crime, domestic violence, and child abuse.
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States that sobriety reduces burden on local, state, and federal treasuries and assists the state in identifying health benchmarks under the Healthy Alaskans 2020 Health Assessment.
Legislative Description
March: Sobriety Awareness Month
Education
Last Action
AWAITING TRANSMITTAL TO GOV
4/30/2018