ADOPTED - AUGUST 25, 2009

Agenda Item No. 32

Introduced by the Human Services Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 2009 AS NATIONAL ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION RECOVERY MONTH IN INGHAM COUNTY

RESOLUTION #09-274

WHEREAS, substance abuse disorders affect 22.6 million people aged 12 and over (or 9.6% of the population), which is more than the number of people living with coronary heart disease, cancer, or Alzheimer’s combined; and

WHEREAS, effective evidence-based treatment has led to long-term recovery from substance use disorders and brought a new outlook on life for those in recovery and their families and friends; and

WHEREAS, many have found recovery sources on the internet to aid them in finding individualized treatment that many studies have consistently found to be essential for a successful path of recovery; and

WHEREAS, real stories of long-term recovery can inspire others to ask for help and improve their own lives, the lives of their families, and benefit the entire community; and

WHEREAS, it is critical that we educate our community members that substance use disorders are treatable, yet these disorders may result in serious health care problems, and by treating these disorders like other chronic health conditions we can improve the quality of life for the entire community; and

WHEREAS, to help achieve this goal, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, and the Michigan Recovery Month Coalition invite all residents of Ingham County to participate in the National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (September 2009).

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners proclaims the month of September 2009 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in Ingham County and call upon the people of Ingham County to observe this month with appropriate programs, activities, and ceremonies supporting this year’s theme, “Together we learn, together we heal.”

HUMAN SERVICES:  Yeas:  Tennis, Davis, McGrain, Schor, Dougan, Vickers

Nays:  None         Absent:  None            Approved 8/17/09