HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-01-22 01-103 RESOLVEDate: 1-22-01
Item/Subject: Resolve, Calling Upon the State of Maine W Protide Additional Funding for the Offs of
Substance Abuse.
Reapansible Department: City Council
At the last Coundl meeting and during discussion of the final Report of me Spedal CommlGee on Oplate
AcclMon, a request was made m daft a resolve for Coundl oemideraton mat muff support additional
funding for the Offs of Substance Abuse. This was don in wpWrt of one of the report's recommendations.
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The Final Report of fine Special Committee on Owbe Addition Includes a number of recommendatom whidh
wllfequlma@wsonmepartdfd of Subsmns Abuse. new indudeeVansionofopidtltreatment
pmgmms Into Omer areas ntthe state, including Washlymn County; expanded programs for iraersmtel
indNiduais; the development and implementetbh of mmI treatment roof and the use M federal funds m
expand existing spacty. In addition, the Offne must be strengthened m insure that it is prepared m Insure
that new treatments are made availatle w they come on fine.
I recommend your support of the atached resolve.
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CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) Resolve, Calling Upon the State of Maine to Provide Additional Funding for the Office
of Substance Abuse
WHEREAS, the State of Maine is experiencing a dramatic increase in the number of individuals
who are addicted to opiates, either in the forth of heroin or other diverted
prescription medication; and
WHEREAS, this problem has recently been recognized as a major issue in both Penobscot and
Washington Counties; and
WHEREAS, in some of these areas, such as Washington County, funding and resources are not
available to effectively address this problem, particularly since the needed
treatment infrastructure is lacking; and
WHEREAS, a significant need also exists to enhance the substance abuse services available to
individuals incarcerated in Maine's prisons and County jails; and
WHEREAS, further, recent research in opioid addiction has indicated that new drugs and
treatment methods may became available in the near future which might be suited
to Maine's rural nature and the dispersed population In need of treatment; and
WHEREAS, the State must develop and implement a comprehensive state-wide plan and
program to address the issue of substance abuse; and
WHEREAS, while federal funding may be available to address some of these problems, State
matching funds must be made available to access this funding source; and
WHEREAS, in addition, federal funding may not be available to address all of the issues of
oploid addiction which have been documented, in part, in the Final Report of the
Committee on Opiate Addiction.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CIT' OF BANGOR,
THAT:
We hereby call upon the Governor and the State Legislature to provide the necessary
resources W the Office of Substance Abuse to allow that agency to implement a
comprehensive state-wide strategy to address substance abuse issues, particularly opiate
addiction. This should include providing the necessary resources and approvals to seek and
match federal funding, expanding the treatment programs available to Maine's incarcerated
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population, and developing and implementing treatment programs in Washington County and
other rural areas of the State. Further, the Office of Substance Abuse should be strengthened
to insure that adequate capacity exists to develop and Implement rural treatment models
suited to Maine's character and nature and to insure that the Office is positioned to move
rapidly to implement new treatments for opioid addiction anticipated to become available in
the near future.
IN CIW COOOCIL
Samuaty 22. 2001
Notice, for Passage Made and
Secouded
Passed
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