[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 122, 110th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

122 STAT. 5343

 
PROCLAMATION 8283--AUG. 27, 2008



Proclamation 8283 of August 27, 2008
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, 2008
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Substance abuse is an unrelenting evil that destroys lives, ruins
families, and endangers neighborhoods. During National Alcohol and Drug
Addiction Recovery Month, we emphasize our commitment to alcohol and
drug addiction prevention. This month is also an opportunity to
recognize those who have had the courage to combat and overcome
addiction.
Alcohol and drug abuse require an aggressive response. My Administration
will continue to help educate our children through the National Youth
Anti-Drug Media Campaign. This Campaign urges parents and adults to
safeguard our young people from the abuse of prescription drugs, focuses
on random drug-testing in schools and in the workplace, and creates
drug-free community coalitions. First Lady Laura Bush leads the Helping
America's Youth initiative, which assists our youth in making healthy
life choices through the participation of caring adults in their lives.
The dedicated efforts of families, teachers, law enforcement, faith-
based groups, and community activists are all important.
We are also working to reduce the supply of illegal drugs coming into
our country and fighting demand here at home. In order to disrupt the
market for illegal drugs, the National Drug Control Strategy report has
coordinated law enforcement efforts throughout our Nation to help
dismantle channels of distribution, and we are also working with foreign
governments to eradicate the trafficking of illegal drugs.
Too many of our citizens have been swept up in a cycle of addiction.
Through faith-based and community groups, we have revolutionized the way
we help people break the chains of addiction. The Access to Recovery
program provides addicts with vouchers so that they can attend the
treatment center of their choice. Our Nation's armies of compassion have
helped nearly 200,000 clients rediscover their dignity and purpose
through this program.
During National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month and throughout
the year, we underscore the worthy mission of confronting substance
abuse. This year's theme, ``Join the Voices of Recovery: Real People,
Real Recovery,'' highlights the importance of providing hope and love to
those who are trying to overcome drug and alcohol addiction and rebuild
their lives. For more information on how to help fellow citizens and
continue building a stronger community, visit recoverymonth.gov.
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 2008 as National
Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. I call upon the people of the
United States to observe this month with the appropriate programs,
ceremonies, and activities.





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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-seventh day
of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
third.
GEORGE W. BUSH