A resolution supporting the designation of October 2026 as "Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month" to raise awareness of substance use and misuse in the United States.
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Passed
Latest Action · September 17, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
This Senate resolution designates October 2026 as "Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month" in order to raise public awareness about drug and alcohol use and addiction in the United States. It cites recent statistics showing tens of millions of Americans aged 12 and older engage in binge drinking or illicit drug use, with millions more experiencing substance use disorders or receiving treatment. The resolution affects the general public by promoting national attention to prevention efforts rather than creating new programs or legal requirements. It expresses the Senate's support for effective prevention programs and initiatives aimed at addressing the drug addiction and overdose crisis nationwide. As a symbolic resolution, it does not allocate funding or set binding timelines beyond the one-month observance in October 2026.
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