HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 09182007 - 2007-454 RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING RESOLUTION NO. 2007/454
NATIONAL ALCOHOL AND DRUG
ADDICTION RECOVERY MONTH
WHEREAS,22:2 million people in the United States have faced a substance use disorder in the past
year, and all deserve to experience the many benefits of recovery; and
WHEREAS, treatment is cost effective,with some measurements showing a benefit-to-cost ratio of
up to 7:1 with substance use disorder treatment costing$1,583 per person on average and having a
monetary benefit to society of nearly$11,487 for each person treated; and
WHEREAS,we must recognize the financial savings assocated.with treatment services, and ensure
that such services are read ily.available to those who need assistance: Cost and insurance barriers
present obstacles to those who'need-access to treatment facilities and want to re-establish their place
in the community, and
WHEREAS, it is critical that We educate our community members and local businesses that
substance use disorders .are a treatable,yet serious health care problem, and by taking steps to
address it, as well as provide support for the families and children of those with these.disorders,we
can save both lives and dollars;and
WHEREAS to:,hbip achieve this goal,the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the
Substance Abuses"nd Mental Health Services Administration;the.White House'Offlce'of.National
Drug Control policy;and Contra Costa County invite all residents.to participate in.National Alcohol
and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of.Supervisors of:Contra Costa County does
hereby proclaim,Septeml er 2007,a5
PASSED this 8th day of September 2007.. , I.
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JOHN GIOIA --• MARS'N.PIEPH0,Chair
District I Supervisor District ID Supervisor
AGs•en!
SUSAN A.BONILLA FEDERAL D. GLOVER
District IV Supervisor District V Supenisor
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GAYLE B.OIL KEMA
la ID L o -- District II Supervisor
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of air Order entered into
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the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date aroresaid.
C] John Cullen,County Administrator and Clerk of the Board c rSupervisors.
By
Deputy Clerk
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