Bill Text: MI SR0166 | 2011-2012 | 96th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution recognizing September 2012 as National Recovery Month in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 5-2)
Status: (Passed) 2012-08-15 - Adopted [SR0166 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2011-SR0166-Enrolled.html
SR-166, As Adopted by Senate, August 15, 2012
Senator Jones offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 166.
A resolution recognizing September 2012 as National Recovery Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Behavioral health is essential to one's health and overall wellness; and
Whereas, Prevention of mental and/or substance use disorder works, treatment is effective, and people recover in our area and around the nation; and
Whereas, The benefits of preventing and overcoming mental and/or substance use disorders are significant and valuable to individuals, families, and the community at large; and
Whereas, People in recovery achieve healthy lifestyle, both physical and emotional, and contribute in positive ways to their communities; and
Whereas, We must encourage relatives and friends of people with mental and/or substance use disorders to implement preventative measures, recognize the signs of a problem, and guide those in need to appropriate treatment and recovery support services; and
Whereas, In 2012, 2.6 million people received specialty treatment for a substance use disorder, and more than 31.3 million adults aged 18 or older received services for mental health problems, according to the 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Given the serious nature of this public health problem, we must continue to reach the millions more who need help; and
Whereas, To help more people achieve and sustain long-term recovery, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and Recovery Network, Inc., invite all residents of Michigan to participate in National Recovery Month (September). Join the voices for recovery: "It’s Worth It"; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby recognize September 2012 as National Recovery Month in the state of Michigan.
