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Proc 9479ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9479

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, 2016

This proclamation designates September 2016 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, encouraging Americans to observe it with programs and ceremonies. It highlights recovery from substance use disorders, promotes awareness of treatment resources, and references existing policies like the Affordable Care Act and Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act without creating new mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 61973

Key directives

  • proclaim September 2016 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

  • September 2016 designated as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month

Near term (90d)

  • observance of the month with programs, ceremonies, and activities

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9479: National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, 2016 · Executive Orders