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Proc 9033ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9033

National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, 2013

President Obama proclaimed October 2013 as National Substance Abuse Prevention Month with the theme 'Learn it! Live it!' The proclamation encourages Americans to participate in community prevention programs and highlights existing administration efforts including the National Drug Control Strategy, expanded benefits under the Affordable Care Act, and evidence-based prevention programs.

Federal Register Open PDF 78 FR 61815

Impact dates

  1. National Substance Abuse Prevention Month begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim October 2013 as National Substance Abuse Prevention Month
  • Call upon all Americans to engage in appropriate programs and activities to promote comprehensive substance abuse prevention efforts within their communities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect for October 2013

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Document references Affordable Care Act implementation timing ('beginning this month') which was politically contested in 2013, but this is informational rather than directive
Proclamation 9033: National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, 2013 · Executive Orders