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Proc 8550ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8550

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, 2010

President Obama proclaimed September 2010 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, encouraging Americans to observe it with programs and activities supporting addiction recovery. The proclamation expresses support for individuals in recovery, praises treatment providers, and references the Affordable Care Act's role in expanding access to addiction treatment services.

Federal Register Open PDF 75 FR 54449

Impact dates

  1. Beginning of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month observance period

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 2010 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
  • Call upon all Americans to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing; September 2010 designated as Recovery Month

Near term (90d)

  • September 2010 observance period with programs and ceremonies

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8550: National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, 2010 · Executive Orders