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AR HR1045
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/11/2019
Primary Sponsor
Justin Boyd
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AI Summary
- Proclaims March 11-15, 2019 as "Save AR Students Week" to raise awareness about substance abuse and the opioid epidemic in Arkansas
- Cites that Arkansas had the second-highest opioid prescription rate in the country in 2017 at 105.4 per 100 persons according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Notes that youth ages 18-20 are at highest risk for illicit drug use at 22.7% and ages 21-25 are at second highest risk according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- Recognizes 19 Arkansas higher education institutions joining together to combat substance abuse across their campuses and across the state
- Commends the efforts of institutions of higher education to address the opioid epidemic
Legislative Description
To Proclaim "save Ar Students Week" And Raise Public Awareness On Substance Abuse And The Opioid Epidemic.
Last Action
READ AND ADOPTED.
3/11/2019
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