Proc 10273ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10273

National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month, 2021

President Biden proclaimed October 2021 as National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month, calling on communities and various stakeholders to promote evidence-based substance use prevention for youth. The proclamation highlights the overdose epidemic, COVID-19's impact on substance use, and the administration's commitment to racial equity in drug policy, but contains no binding directives or new policy mandates.

Key directives

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Timeline

Immediate

  • October 2021 designated as National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month

Near term (90d)

Long term

Risks & tensions

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Proclamation 10273: National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month, 2021 · Executive Orders