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This resolution recognizes and honors Fairfield Behavioral Health Services for its 25th Annual 5K Run/Walk and declares April 2025 as "Alcohol Awareness Month" in South Carolina. The resolution highlights the organization's critical work in substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery services in Fairfield County, noting that it is a public nonprofit and the sole county authority for substance-use services. The document emphasizes the organization's efforts to address alcohol-related issues, including the findings from the South Carolina Communities That Care 2024 Survey, which showed that 80.5 percent of youth surveyed reported never using alcohol. The resolution also acknowledges the serious health risks associated with long-term alcohol abuse, such as liver and brain damage, and points out Fairfield County's challenges with alcohol-related hospitalizations and DUI incidents. By recognizing Fairfield Behavioral Health Services, the resolution aims to raise awareness about alcohol abuse and support the organization's comprehensive approach to prevention, treatment, and recovery services for individuals and communities.

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