HomeMy WebLinkAbout20092482PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION RECOVERY MONTH
SEPTEMBER 2009
WHEREAS, according to the latest national statistics (dated 2007), as many as 23.2
million people aged 12 or older in the United States needed treatment for a substance use
disorder, and 5.4 million adults also were living with a concurrent mental illness; and
WHEREAS, of those with a substance use disorder, 3.9 million have courageously opted
to seek some form of treatment, and we need to recognize their achievements, support
them and their families, and reach out to those still in need; and
WHEREAS, for the past 20 years, National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery
Month has tried to do just that, namely, offer people and their families the necessary
treatment and recovery support services to assist them in regaining a positive place in
their community, and
WHEREAS, research shows that substance use disorders are medical conditions that can
be effectively treated, yet studies have consistently found that a successful recovery for
many suffering from substance use disorders is impeded by the general public's
misconceptions about the disease and treatment. By offering a forum where people can
learn about the myths surrounding substance use disorders, treatment, and recovery, we
can encourage, educate, and help improve the lives of family, friends, and the community
as a whole.
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE KNOWN that the Board of Weld County
Commissioners proclaims the month of September 2009 as National Alcohol and Drug
Addiction Recovery Month in Weld County, calls upon all people to join in celebrating
this September as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, themed,
"Join the Voices for Recovery: Together We Learn, Together We Heal," and
encourages all of us to educate one another about the issues surrounding addiction,
treatment, and recovery, learn how to help those who are suffering, and access available
resources in our communities and online.
David E.
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