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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Declaring September 2000 )
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in )
Contra Costa County as Requested )
By Partners in Recovery Alliance, )
Substance Abuse Advisory Board and their )
Affiliates )
RESOLUTION 2000/412
WHEREAS,addiction is a chronic, relapsing illness that involves a number of brain chemistry
disorders. In the past 20 years medical science has made great strides in learning about substance
abuse and the nature of addiction. Treatment for addiction is as effective as treatments for other
chronic medical conditions,such as diabetes and high blood pressure; and
WHEREAS, substance abuse is a major public health problem that puts millions of adolescents
at risk for alcohol-related and drug-related traffic accidents,risky sexual practices,juvenile
delinquency, and developmental problems. This year,the national campaign focuses on
supporting adolescents in addiction treatment and recovery and embraces the theme"Recovering
Our Future: One Youth at a Time".
WHEREAS, adolescents who undergo substance abuse treatment report less use of marijuana and
hard drugs, less heavy drinking, and less criminal involvement. Other benefits include better
psychological adjustment and improved school performance after treatment; and
WHEREAS, acknowledging September 2000 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery
Month offers advocates of substance abuse treatment an opportunity to educate the public and
policymakers about the effectiveness of treatment,and the contribution of people in recovery,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the County Board of Supervisors does hereby-
proclaim that September 2000 is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in
Contra Costa County. As members of the Contra Costa County's Board of Supervisors,we
celebrate the tremendous strides taken by individuals who have undergone successful treatment
and recognizes those in the treatment field who have dedicated their lives to helping people
recover from addiction. We encourage all citizens to support this year's theme"Recovering Our
Future: One Youth at a Time" by supporting adolescents who are in alcohol and drug addiction
treatment and recovery, and to promote the benefits of alcohol and drug addiction treatment and
recovery.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON SEPTEMBER 19,2000, BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THE
Board members present. f
Donna Gerber, Chair
ABSENT '
Mar DeSaulnier Gayle B. , it ma
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Vn Gioia oe C,1riciamilla
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an order entered on the Minutes of
said Board of Supervisors on the aforesaid date.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed this 19"'
day of September 2000.
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors and County
Administrator.
Introdu Deputy Clerk
Donna G
Resolution No. 2000/412