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Proc 8850ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8850

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, 2012

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates September 2012 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, recognizing Americans in recovery from substance use disorders and encouraging public observance through programs and ceremonies. It describes ongoing administration efforts on addiction policy but issues no binding directives, mandates, or regulatory changes.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 55089

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 77 FR 55089

    Federal Register PDF

Key directives

No discrete directives extracted.

What to expect

Immediate

  • September 2012 designated as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • No substantive policy mechanism attached; purely symbolic recognition of existing administration priorities
  • Reference to 'removing laws, policies, and practices that impede recovery' describes past efforts, not new action
Proclamation 8850: National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, 2012 · Executive Orders