Bill Text: GA HR39 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Addiction Recovery Awareness Day at the state capitol; January 15, 2009; declare
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2009-01-13 - House Read and Adopted [HR39 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR39-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 39
By:
Representative Neal of the
1st
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RESOLUTION
Declaring
January 15, 2009, as Addiction Recovery Awareness Day at the state capitol; and
for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the United States comprises only 4% of the world's population, yet consumes over
60% of the world's illegal drugs; and
WHEREAS,
children who start to drink alcohol before the age of 15 are four times more
likely to become alcoholics than those who don't drink before they turn 21;
and
WHEREAS,
in 2007, only 10% of the over 23 million Americans who needed help for alcohol
and drug addiction were treated; and
WHEREAS,
approximately 80% of Georgia's prison inmates are abusers of alcohol or other
drugs, but only 10% receive substance abuse treatment; and
WHEREAS,
successful substance abuse prevention and treatment has been shown to reduce
crime, increase workplace productivity, and improve overall relationships and
quality of life; and
WHEREAS,
it is important to put an end to discrimination against individuals with
addiction illnesses and remove the stigma that exists so that more people in
trouble will seek out proper care and treatment; and
WHEREAS,
several organizations made up of dedicated substance abuse treatment
professionals are available in Georgia to provide assistance and information to
those suffering with addiction, including the Georgia Association of Recovery
Residences, the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association, and the Georgia
Council on Substance Abuse; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body applaud the contributions and efforts of those working in the addiction recovery profession to assist patients suffering from substance abuse problems.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body applaud the contributions and efforts of those working in the addiction recovery profession to assist patients suffering from substance abuse problems.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Thursday, January 15, 2009, is recognized as Addiction
Recovery Awareness Day at the state capitol.