Presidential Documents

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Federal Register 

Vol. 72, No. 164 

Friday, August 24, 2007 

Title 3— 

The President 

Proclamation 8167 of August 21, 2007 

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, 2007 

By the President of the United States of America 

A Proclamation 

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month provides an opportunity to underscore our commitment to stopping alcohol and drug abuse 

before it starts and to helping citizens in need overcome addiction and 

rebuild their lives. 

Alcohol and drug addiction can ruin lives and devastate families. We must 

continue working toward a society in which our citizens can lead lives 

free from the influence of alcohol and drugs. Friends and family members 

can play a vital role in the fight and prevention of abuse by discussing 

the dangers and consequences with loved ones. 

My Administration is dedicated to the battle against drug and alcohol addiction. We are expanding access to treatment and recovery support services 

through the Access to Recovery program. The Drug Enforcement Agency 

is helping stem the flow of illegal drugs into the United States by targeting 

the production, distribution, and sale of methamphetamines and other precursor drugs. The Drug Free Communities Program helps our neighborhoods 

develop strategies to prevent substance abuse. First Lady Laura Bush also 

leads the Helping America’s Youth program to help our Nation’s young 

people make healthy choices throughout their lives and to encourage community and family-based approaches to the challenges and risks facing today’s 

youth. 

During National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month and throughout 

the year, we seek to raise awareness about the destructive cycle of addiction 

and work to provide assistance to those who suffer from substance abuse. 

This year’s theme, ‘‘Join the Voices for Recovery: Saving Lives, Saving 

Dollars,’’ encourages Americans to recognize the costs of substance use 

disorders and understand the benefits that treatment can bring to those 

individuals, their families, and communities. To find out more about how 

to help save lives from substance abuse, contribute to a culture of compassion, 

and create a healthy future for our country, citizens may visit 

recoverymonth.gov. 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States 

of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution 

and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 2007 as 

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. I call upon the 

people of the United States to observe this month with the appropriate 

programs, ceremonies, and activities. 


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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first 

day of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the 

Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirtysecond. 

[FR Doc. 07–4198 

Filed 8–23–07; 8:52 am] 

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