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[Congressional Bills 118th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 859 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 859
Supporting the designation of September 2024 as "National Recovery Month".
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
September 25, 2024
Mr. King (for himself and Mrs. Capito) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
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RESOLUTION
Supporting the designation of September 2024 as "National Recovery Month".
Whereas the theme for National Recovery Month is "Every Person. Every Family. Every Community."; Whereas nearly 108,000 individuals in the United States suffered a fatal drug overdose during 2023, the first annual decrease in drug overdose deaths since 2018; Whereas overdose deaths involving opioids decreased from an estimated 84,181 in 2022 to 81,083 in 2023; Whereas overdose deaths from synthetic opioids (primarily fentanyl) decreased in 2023 compared to 2022, but overdose deaths from cocaine and psychostimulants (like methamphetamine) increased; Whereas, in 2023, there were approximately 22,219,000 adults in the United States who considered themselves to be in recovery from substance use disorder; Whereas individuals with substance use disorder may face stigma from health professionals as well as from friends and family; Whereas it has been demonstrated that stigma can be a barrier to accessing treatment and engaging in recovery for individuals with substance use disorder; and Whereas peer-supported communities offer individuals with substance use disorder better success in recovery by addressing the personal and emotional effects of addiction and easing reintegration: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) recognizes the importance of patient, provider, and societal education for the prevention of substance use disorder; (2) supports efforts to explore the means by which integrated care, community, and helping individuals obtain a sense of purpose can lead to effective and sustainable treatment of substance use disorder; (3) shows appreciation and gratitude for family members, friends, and other individuals who support individuals in recovery from substance use disorder; and (4) supports the designation of September 2024 as "National Recovery Month".