2007/08/14 City Council Resolution 2007-127RESOLUTION NO. 2007-127
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Recognizing
The Month of September as
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
WHEREAS, 22.2 million people in the United States have faced a substance use disorder
in the past year; and
WHEREAS, treatment reduces reported job problems, including incomplete work and
absenteeism, by an average of 75 %; and
WHEREAS, treatment is cost effective, with some measurements showing a benefit -to-
cost ratio of up to 7:1, with substance use disorder treatment costing $1,583 per person on
average and having a monetary benefit to society of nearly $11,487 for each person treated; and
WHEREAS, we must recognize the financial savings associated with treatment services
and ensure that such services are readily available to those who need assistance; and
WHEREAS, cost and insurance present obstacles to those who need access to treatment
facilities and want to re- establish their place in the community; and
WHEREAS, it is critical that we educate our community members and local businesses
that substance use disorders are a treatable, and that by taking steps to address it, as well as
provide support for the families and children of those with these disorders, we can save both
lives and dollars; and
WHEREAS, to help achieve this goal, the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the White House
Office of National Drug Control Policy, and the City of Rohnert Park invite all residents to
participate in National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park recognizes the month of September 2007 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery
Month and calls upon our citizens to support this year's theme: "Join the Voices for Recovery:
Saving Lives, Saving Dollars."
DULYAND REGULARLYADOPTED this 14 lb day of August, 2007.
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BREEZE: AYE MACKENZIE: AYE SMITH: AYE
STAFFORD: AYE VIDAKVARTINEZ: AYE
AYES: (5) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (0) ABSTAIN: (0)
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Vicki Vidak- Martine
ATTEST:
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JU6 hauff, City Clerk