[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 125, 112th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
Proclamation 8701 of August 31, 2011

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, 2011
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Recovering from addiction to alcohol and other drugs takes strength,
faith, and commitment. Men and women in recovery showcase the power each
of us holds to transform ourselves, our families, and our communities.
As people share their stories and celebrate the transformative power of
recovery, they also help dispel myths and stigmas surrounding substance
abuse and offer hope for lifestyles free from alcohol and other drugs.
This month and throughout the year, we must promote recovery and support
the growth of healthy, resilient individuals and families in the United
States. Today, alcohol and other drugs threaten the future of millions
of Americans. Abuse of prescription medication has reached epidemic
levels, drunk and drugged driving pose significant threats to public
safety, and individuals in recovery continue to confront barriers to
full participation in our society. My Administration is committed to
reducing substance abuse, and this year we released our 2011 National
Drug Control Strategy, which supports successful, long-term recoveries
through research, education, increased access to treatment, and
community-based recovery support.
As a Nation, we must strive to promote second chances and recognize each
individual's ability to overcome adversity. We laud and support the
millions of Americans in recovery from substance abuse, their loved
ones, and the communities that help them sustain recovery, while
encouraging those in need to seek help. As we celebrate National Alcohol
and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, we pay tribute to the transforming
power of recovery, which will continue to heal individuals and
communities across our country.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority invested in me by the Constitution
and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 2011 as
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. I call upon the
people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate
programs, ceremonies, and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of
August, in the year of our Lord two thousand eleven, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
sixth.
BARACK OBAMA