[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 119, 109th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 7921--AUG. 29, 2005
Proclamation 7921 of August 29, 2005
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
The devastating effects of alcohol and drug addiction have destroyed the
lives and families of countless Americans. During National Alcohol and
Drug Addiction Recovery Month, we recognize the dangers of substance
abuse and renew the hope of overcoming addiction for individuals across
our Nation. This year's theme, ``Join the Voices for Recovery: Healing
Lives, Families and Communities,''; encourages those striving to recover
from this disease and recognizes the many families, support
organizations, faith-based and community groups, and volunteers working
to help overcome addiction.
Substance abuse leads to a cycle of addiction and despair that too often
causes disease and death among young people. The Helping America's Youth
initiative, led by First Lady Laura Bush, is promoting positive youth
development and combating alcohol and drug addiction. This initiative is
helping our children to make healthy choices and build lives of purpose.
To aid citizens seeking treatment and recovery for substance abuse, my
Administration also has provided $200 million over the past 2 years for
the Access to Recovery program. My 2006 budget requests an additional
$150 million for this program to further expand treatment choices.
Directing resources to individuals allows them to choose a program that
suits their needs and increases their

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chances of success. In addition, we have increased opportunities for
communities and faith-based providers to aid those suffering from
addiction.
I encourage all Americans to support individuals striving to overcome
addiction and the groups that are helping to fight alcohol and drug
addiction. By working together, we can continue to build a more
compassionate society that transforms lives and provides health, hope,
and healing to those who hurt.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 2005 as National
Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. I call upon the people of the
United States to observe this month with appropriate programs and
activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of
August, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH