CITY of ALBUQUERQUE
TWENTY SIXTH COUNCIL
COUNCIL BILL NO.
R-24-29 ENACTMENT NO. ________________________
SPONSORED BY: Joaqu?n Baca, by request
RESOLUTION
title Appropriation Of Opioid Settlement Funds (Baca, by request)
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APPROPRIATION OF OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS.
WHEREAS, opioid abuse has devastated communities across the nation, causing immense suffering, loss of life, and economic hardship; and
WHEREAS, legal action against opioid manufacturers and distributors have resulted in substantial settlement funds aimed at addressing the widespread damages caused by this crisis; and
WHEREAS, investing in addiction treatment programs and rehabilitation services can help individuals struggling with opioid addiction to recover and rebuild their lives; and
WHEREAS, providing resources for mental and behavioral health services can help to address the underlying issues that contribute to substance abuse and support individuals in achieving lasting recovery; and
WHEREAS, the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) identifies 'Recovery Housing,' also known as Sober Living Homes, as a vital component to the continuums of affordable housing because sober living homes replicate normal, everyday life situations while instilling healthy habits, helping to reduce the chance of relapse; and
WHEREAS, recovery housing acts as a supplement to an individual's recovery and is an alternative to going from an immersive care environment straight to a totally unstructured environment at home; and
WHEREAS, Recovery Residences are also designed for specific/special populations such as language, gender, women with children, age, re-occurring problems, medication status, prison reentry to society after incarceration, and those that are unhoused; and
WHEREAS, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has released a Best Practices for Recovery Housing Guide that informs service ty...
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