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RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING RESOLUTION NO. 2008/595
SEPTEMBER 2008 AS NATIONAL ALCOHOL
AND DRUG ADDICTION RECOVERY MONTH
WHEREAS, treatment and long-term recovery from substance use disorders can offer a renewed
outlook on life for those who are addicted, and for their family members; and
WHEREAS, substance use disorders impact 22.6 million people aged 12 or older in the United
States (or 9.2 percent of the population), which is more than the number of people living with
coronary heart disease, cancer, or Alzheimer's disease combined; and
WHEREAS, people who receive treatment for substance use disorders can lead more productive
fulfilling lives, personally and professionally; and
WHEREAS, studies have consistently found that individualized treatment is essential for people to be
successful in their path of recovery; and
WHEREAS, it is critical that we educate our community members that substance use disorders are
treatable - yet serious health care problems, and by treating them like other chronic diseases 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 Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors invite all residents of Contra
Costa County to participate in
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PASSED by a vote of the Board of Supervisors this 16th da of ptember, 2008.
JOHN GIOIA MARY N. PIEPHO
District I Supervisor District III ervisor
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SUSAN A. BONILLA DED. GLOVER, Chair
District IV Supervisor District V Supervisor
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I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an Order
entered into the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date aforesaid.
David Twa,County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
By
Deputy Clerk
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