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September Designated as National Recovery Month: Supporting Addiction Recovery Efforts

The U.S. Senate officially recognized September 2022 as "National Recovery Month" to highlight the importance of combating addiction. This aims to raise public awareness, support individuals in recovery, and acknowledge the role of families and communities. The initiative seeks to reduce stigma and improve access to treatment.
Key points
Emphasizing the importance of education in preventing substance use disorder.
Acknowledging the impact of isolation and reduced treatment access during the pandemic on increased substance-related deaths.
Supporting integrated care and community involvement for effective addiction treatment.
Expressing gratitude to families and friends supporting individuals in recovery.
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Adopted
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_SRES_778
Sponsor: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
Process start date: 2022-09-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution supporting the designation of September 2022 as "National Recovery Month".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_SRES_778.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Emphasizing the importance of education in preventing substance use disorder.
  • Acknowledging the impact of isolation and reduced treatment access during the pandemic on increased substance-related deaths.
  • Supporting integrated care and community involvement for effective addiction treatment.
  • Expressing gratitude to families and friends supporting individuals in recovery.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4878; text: CR S4859-4860)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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