A resolution supporting the designation of October 2025 as "Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month.

The resolution highlights the prevalence of substance use and misuse in the United States, citing statistics from 2024. It notes that over 73 million people aged 12 and older used illicit drugs, 48 million had a substance use disorder, and 28 million had an illicit drug use disorder. The resolution supports programs to prevent substance use and misuse and to address the drug addiction and overdose epidemic. It also designates October 2025 as "Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month" to raise awareness.

A resolution supporting the designation of October 2025 as "Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month.

The resolution highlights the prevalence of substance use and misuse in the United States, citing statistics from 2024. It notes that over 73 million people aged 12 and older used illicit drugs, 48 million had a substance use disorder, and 28 million had an illicit drug use disorder. The resolution supports programs to prevent substance use and misuse and to address the drug addiction and overdose epidemic. It also designates October 2025 as "Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month" to raise awareness.