[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 193 (Friday, October 4, 2013)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 61815-61816]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-24387]


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                Proclamation 9033 of September 30, 2013

                
National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, 2013

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Today, too many Americans face futures limited by 
                substance use, which threatens health, safety, and 
                academic performance. Substance use disorders are 
                linked to crime, motor vehicle crashes, and fatalities. 
                This month, we recognize substance abuse prevention 
                programs across our country, and we do our part to 
                build healthier neighborhoods and brighter futures.

                This year's theme, ``Learn it! Live it!'' encourages 
                Americans to come together, learn how substance use 
                affects our communities, and live to set a positive 
                example for our families, friends, and neighbors. My 
                Administration's National Drug Control Strategy begins 
                with a commitment to stop drug use before it begins. We 
                have expanded evidence-based national and community-
                focused programs that work to prevent substance use 
                where young people learn, grow, and play. We support 
                substance-free workplaces, and we provide information 
                on effective strategies to parents and communities 
                nationwide. Through the Affordable Care Act, we 
                expanded substance use disorder and mental health 
                benefits for more than 60 million Americans. And 
                beginning this month, those who have been locked out of 
                health insurance can sign up for affordable coverage by 
                visiting www.HealthCare.gov.

                Because adult role models play an integral role in 
                preventing youth substance abuse, we must lead by 
                example, adopt positive behaviors, and talk to our kids 
                about living substance-free. This month, we stand with 
                local coalitions and community organizations as they 
                advance their drive to keep young people, families, and 
                neighborhoods free from drug and alcohol abuse. I 
                encourage parents, schools, health officials, law 
                enforcement professionals, faith-based organizations, 
                workplaces, the recovery community, and all Americans 
                to join in this effort. If we take up the mantle of 
                healthy lifestyles together, we can help our children 
                avoid the devastating consequences of substance abuse 
                and give them the chance to explore their limitless 
                potential.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the 
                United States, do hereby proclaim October 2013 as 
                National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. I call upon 
                all Americans to engage in appropriate programs and 
                activities to promote comprehensive substance abuse 
                prevention efforts within their communities.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                thirtieth day of September, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand thirteen, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
                eighth.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 2013-24387
Filed 10-3-13; 8:45 am]
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