TITLE
Title
PROCLAIM SEPTEMBER AS NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH IN GUILFORD COUNTY
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Commissioner Cashion
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BACKGROUND
Background
National Recovery month, sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a national observance held each September to educate Americans on substance abuse treatments and mental health services that enable those with a mental and/or substance use disorder to live a healthy and rewarding life. The observance reinforces the positive message that behavioral health is essential to overall health, prevention works, treatments are effective and people can recover.
Millions of American lives have been transformed through recovery, and National Recovery Month highlights their achievements and increases awareness about the diseases of mental and substance abuse disorders, while offering a system of support to those individuals still seeking resources and assistance with their medical conditions.
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RESOLUTION
Resolution
WHEREAS, daily, citizens throughout Guilford County prove that recovery from substance use and mental health disorders is possible, and join the thousands of vital, active and contributing members to our communities; and
WHEREAS, individuals in recovery demonstrate the power to transform themselves through evidence-based health and safety initiatives that aim to prevent drug use, increase opportunities for early intervention and integrated treatment in health care, and support recovery; and
WHEREAS, it is essential we recognize the dedicated professionals, support groups, family members and friends whose skill and empathy guide these individuals through the treatment and recovery process, and whose strength and perseverance help dispel myths and stigmas surrounding addictions and mental health disorders; and
WHEREAS, to assist more people in achieving and sustaining long-term recovery, the US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) and the Substance Ab...
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