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File #: 2014-0764    Version: 1
Type: Proclamation Status: Passed Finally
File created: 9/9/2014 In control: City Council
On agenda: Final action: 9/9/2014
Enactment date: 9/9/2014 Enactment #: 563
Effective date:    
Title: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, September 9th, 2014 to be National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month Day in the City of Pittsburgh and encourages all citizens to recognize treatment and recovery support programs throughout the rest of this year and beyond.
Sponsors: Bruce A. Kraus, All Members
Indexes: PROCLAMATION - MR. KRAUS
Attachments: 1. 2014-0764.doc
 
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WHEREAS, recovery from substance use disorders is possible through a variety of treatment resources and recovery support programs; and,
WHEREAS, thousands of people across the United States are living happy, healthy and productive lives in recovery; and,
WHEREAS, resources exist online and in our community to increase people's awareness about how substance use disorders affect children, families, and our society; and,
WHEREAS, research confirms that specific treatment interventions and approaches are effective; and,  
WHEREAS, such education and training are essential to overcoming misconceptions and helping people achieve long-term recovery; and,
WHEREAS, to help more people enter a path of recovery, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services <http://www.recoverymonth.gov/Disclaimer.aspx?url=http://www.hhs.gov/>, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration <http://www.samhsa.gov/>, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy <http://www.recoverymonth.gov/Disclaimer.aspx?url=http://www.ondcp.gov/>, IRETA and the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, invite all residents of the City of Pittsburgh to participate in National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month; and,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, commends IRETA for all they do to provide information, technical assistance and educational resources to policy makers, physical and behavioral healthcare providers, educators, consumers and their families; and,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, September 9th, 2014 to be National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month Day in the City of Pittsburgh and encourages all citizens to recognize treatment and recovery support programs throughout the rest of this year and beyond.