09 LC 94
0176
House
Resolution 124
By:
Representatives Benfield of the
85th,
Neal of the
1st,
Drenner of the
86th,
Gardner of the
57th,
and Morgan of the
39th
A
RESOLUTION
Declaring
March 2, 2009, as Methadone Treatment Awareness Day at the state capitol; and
for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
opiate addiction continues to increase at an alarming rate with more than one
million people currently addicted; and
WHEREAS,
untreated opiate addiction has devastating financial ramifications for families,
healthcare systems, and judicial systems, costing billions of dollars annually;
and
WHEREAS,
untreated opiate addiction destroys the fabric of families upon which our
society is founded; and
WHEREAS,
methadone treatment has been proven to be the most effective treatment for
opiate addiction, with beneficial outcomes of decreasing drug use, lowering
crime rates, decreasing medical care costs, and decreasing the further spread of
HIV, AIDS, and hepatitis; and
WHEREAS,
methadone treatment facilities employ healthcare professionals dedicated to
helping their patients rehabilitate their lives to become productive members of
society; and
WHEREAS,
methadone treatment patients, families, friends, medical professionals, and
others interested in the concerns of the opiate addicted population of Georgia
will be present at the capitol on March 2, 2009, to speak with elected officials
in order to increase their understanding of opiate addiction and its
treatment.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body recognize March 2, 2009, as Methadone Treatment Awareness Day at the
state capitol and commend the outstanding professionals dedicated to treating
patients with opiate addictions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Opioid Treatment Providers of Georgia, Inc.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Opioid Treatment Providers of Georgia, Inc.