Senate Concurrent Resolution 522

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 2006 AS "ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION RECOVERY MONTH" IN MISSISSIPPI.

WHEREAS, the 17th annual National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (Recovery Month) will be held in September, 2006. This year's Recovery Month theme will be "Join the Voices for Recovery": Build A Stronger, Healthier Community; and

WHEREAS, the observance is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment; and

WHEREAS, the observance will celebrate the positive impact of treatment for and recovery from substance use disorders; and

WHEREAS, the month is set aside to help communities nationwide:

· Recognize the strides made in treatment;

· Educate the public that substance use disorders are a treatable public health problem that affects

us all;

· Encourage community support for those in need of treatment and people in recovery; and

WHEREAS, National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (Recovery Month) 2006 will feature:

· A national Recovery Month kick-off media event in Washington, D.C.;

· Community events across the county to raise awareness about substance use and mental disorders, treatment,

and recovery;

· State and local celebrations and activities;

· Web-based events;

· A Recovery Month planning toolkit, which includes a CD-ROM and printed materials to support participants in their outreach to media and constituency groups;

· A Recovery Month commemorative poster;

· Television and radio public service announcements; and

WHEREAS, The Recovery Month effort aims to promote the societal benefits of alcohol and drug use disorder treatment, recognize the contributions of treatment providers and promote the message that recovery from alcohol and drug use disorders in all its forms is possible:

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby designate the month of September 2006 as "Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month" in Mississippi, and call upon all citizens and providers to promote the message that recovery from alcohol and drug use disorders is possible.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be forwarded to appropriate alcohol and substance abuse providers and be made available to the Capitol Press Corps.