Item 4A2A - ationafecovery month encourages our country to adopt a healthy
Cfestyfe by addressing alcohol and drug addiction and supporting
treatment and recovery for our citizens; and,
Whereas, Substance use disorders are a serious and treatable health problem, and as many as
63 percent ofAmericans say that addiction to alcohol or other drugs has had an impact on
them at some point in theirlives, whetherit was the addiction of a friend orfamily member,
their own personal addiction or another eyperience; and,
Whereas, Assessing our citizens' needs for addiction treatment and referring them to
appropriate treatment — and theirfamily members to support services — is a crucia first step in
helping people realize that recovery is possible and treatment is effective; and,
Whereas, Celebrating individuals in recovery and theirfamilies, and saluting the health care
providers who helped them obtain treatment, educates our community about the benefits of
treatment; and,
Tfierefore, I, Andy Wambsganss, mayor of the City of Soutfifafie, on behalf of the City
Council, do hereby proclaim the month ofSeptember2005, as
NationalA lcoholand Drug Addiction
Recovery WontFi