CA ACR180

Designates September 2010 as Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in California to raise awareness of substance use disorder treatment.

Notes that 3.4 million Californians aged 12 and older (approximately 9.5 percent of the population) are impacted by substance use disorders, with alcohol abuse or dependence being the most common.

Recognizes that individualized treatment enables recovery and allows people with substance use disorders to lead more productive lives personally and professionally.

Encourages public support for "Join the Voices for Recovery: Now More Than Ever" community events during the designated month to promote treatment accessibility and reduce stigma around substance use disorders as treatable health conditions.