MO HCR43

Formally recognizes addiction (substance use disorder) as a chronic, treatable disease, noting that 48.4 million Americans (16.8% of the population) suffer from it

Cites that among 40.7 million adults with untreated substance use disorder in 2024, 95.6% (38.1 million people) did not perceive they needed treatment

Urges Missouri state agencies involved in health, mental health, housing, education, workforce development, and criminal justice to strengthen interagency coordination and data sharing

Encourages collaboration with local governments, faith-based organizations, and health care providers to reduce overdose deaths and improve recovery outcomes

Directs the Chief Clerk to prepare inscribed copies of the resolution for the director of each Missouri state agency