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Proclamation 9795

National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, 2018

This proclamation declares October 2018 as National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, calling on Americans to participate in awareness and prevention activities. It describes ongoing administration efforts against the opioid crisis but imposes no binding mandates, funding requirements, or regulatory changes.

Federal Register Open PDF 83 FR 50249

Impact dates

  1. National Substance Abuse Prevention Month observance begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim October 2018 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 upon signing; October 2018 designated as observance month

Near term (90d)

  • October 2018 observance period for community activities

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • No funding or enforcement mechanism attached to the call to action
  • References to past administration actions ($90.9 million grant, public health emergency, The Crisis Next Door) are descriptive, not directive
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