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Proclamation 8701

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, 2011

President Obama proclaimed September 2011 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, calling on Americans to observe it with programs and ceremonies. The proclamation highlights substance abuse challenges including prescription drug abuse and drunk driving, references the 2011 National Drug Control Strategy, and honors individuals in recovery. It contains no binding policy directives, funding allocations, or agency mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 54921

Impact dates

  1. beginning of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month observation period

Key directives

  • proclaim September 2011 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
  • call upon people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • proclamation of September 2011 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month

Near term (90d)

  • encouraged observation of Recovery Month with programs and ceremonies during September 2011

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8701: National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, 2011 · Executive Orders