[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 165 (Thursday, October 4, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S6545] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE RESOLUTION 669--SUPPORTING THE DESIGNATION OF SEPTEMBER 2018 AS ``NATIONAL ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION RECOVERY MONTH'' Mr. KING (for himself and Mrs. Capito) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to: S. Res. 669 Whereas the theme for National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in 2018 is ``Join the Voices for Recovery: Invest in Health, Homes, Purpose, and Community''; Whereas an estimated 72,000 people in the United States suffered a fatal overdose in 2017, with an average number of 197 fatal overdoses per day; Whereas there are roughly 25,000,000 people in the United States in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction; Whereas the total cost to the economy of prescription opioid misuse is $78,500,000,000 annually, and includes the cost of healthcare, lost productivity, addiction treatment, and involvement of the criminal justice system; Whereas people with substance use disorder face stigma from health professionals as well as friends and family; Whereas it has been demonstrated that that stigma is a major barrier for people with substance use disorder to access treatment and engage in recovery; and Whereas peer-supported communities offer people with substance use disorder better success in recovery, address personal and emotional effects of addiction, and ease reintegration: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate joins the voices for recovery to invest in health, homes, purpose, and community in September 2018 and every month-- (1) in recognizing the importance of education and prevention of substance use disorder; (2) in exploring how integrated care, community, and sense of purpose can lead to effective and sustainable treatment; and (3) in showing appreciation and gratitude for family members, friends, and recovery allies who support individuals in recovery. ____________________