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MI HR0317
Resolution
Status
Passed
8/18/2010
Primary Sponsor
Bob Constan
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AI Summary
- Declares September 2010 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in Michigan
- Recognizes that an estimated 22.2 million persons in the United States (9.1 percent of the population) aged 12 or older were classified with substance dependence or abuse in the past year, exceeding the number of people with coronary heart disease, cancer, or Alzheimer's combined
- Acknowledges that substance abuse and alcohol addictions result in significant costs including absenteeism, impaired work productivity, incarceration, accidents, medical expenses, child neglect, and loss of life
- Emphasizes that substance abuse disorders are treatable conditions and that individualized treatment, support, and care can improve quality of life for individuals, families, and communities
- Supports the national initiative by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and White House Office of National Drug Control Policy to reduce stigma, celebrate recovery, and promote the message that recovery from substance abuse is possible
Legislative Description
A resolution to declare September 2010 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in the state of Michigan.
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
Last Action
Adopted
8/18/2010
Full Bill Text
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