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Item 4A174 percent ofAmericans say that addiction to alcohol or drugs has had some impact on them at some point in their lives, whether it was their own personal addiction, that of a friend or family member, or any other experience with addiction; and, Whereas, stigma and discrimination present obstacles and can be a mark of disgrace to those with substance abuse disorders who need access to treatment facilities, and for those who want to reestablish their place in the community by entering the -workforce; and, Whereas, educating our community about how substance abuse disorders affect children, families, and all community members is essential to overcoming stigma and discrimination; and, Whereas, we must recognise the achievement of those who seekout treatment services and ensure that such services are readily available to those who need assistance; and, Whereas, substance abuse disorders are a treatable, yet serious health care problem, and we can take steps to address it and so build a stronger, healthier community; and, Whereas, to help achieve this goal, the V.S. Department of .7fealth andYfuman Services, the Substance Abuse andllental ifealthAdministration, the White Yfouse office of rational Drug Controf Policy, and the Challenge Coalition, invite all residents of Tarrant County to participate in j and DrugAddiction Recovery Month; and, Therefore, Z, Andy Wambsganss, ILayor of the City of Southlake, on behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim the month ofSeptember2006, as . ationaCAlcohol and Drug ,Addiction Recovery 914onth