[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 3, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 3CFR7589]

Proc. 7589

Proclamation 7589 of September 4, 2002

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, 2002

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

          Drug and alcohol abuse destroys the hopes of men, women, and 
          young people and takes a terrible toll on society. Addiction 
          destroys the lives of countless Americans, shatters families, 
          and threatens the safety of our neighborhoods.
          National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month provides an 
          important opportunity to promote the values that have given 
          people the strength to beat drug and alcohol abuse and remain 
          drug-free. The theme of this year's commemoration, Join the 
          Voices of Recovery: A Call to Action, emphasizes the critical 
          role of communities in encouraging individuals with substance 
          abuse problems to seek help. While those who suffer from 
          addiction must help themselves, it is also crucial for family, 
          friends, and people with shared experiences to support those 
          fighting to overcome substance abuse. Those in recovery play a 
          key role in helping others achieve healthy lives. They can 
          convey important information about the toll of alcohol and 
          drug addiction and the benefits of recovery, inspire others to 
          succeed, and allow young people to learn valuable lessons 
          about their experiences.
          As a Nation, we must aggressively promote compassionate 
          treatment for those suffering from addiction. When individuals 
          begin the process of recovery, they take an important first 
          step toward regaining dignity and hope. Across our Nation, we 
          know that many Americans who are dependent on drugs are not 
          receiving the treatment they need. My National Drug Control 
          Strategy expands drug treatment to Americans who need it. For 
          2003, my Administration proposes $3.8 billion for drug 
          treatment, an increase of more than 6 percent over 2002. This 
          includes a $100 million increase in treatment spending for 
          2003 as part of a plan to add $1.6 billion over 5 years. 
          Staying clean and sober is a lifelong responsibility, and 
          those who succeed improve their health, can better enjoy their 
          family and friends, and are more likely to find success in the 
          workplace. The vast majority of people in recovery are capable 
          individuals who contribute to America's strength. We celebrate 
          the success of those in recovery, but we must help those still 
          suffering from dependence and battling addiction.
          My Administration is implementing an effective national 
          strategy that is community-based. We have established the goal 
          of a 10 percent reduction of drug use over the next 2 years, 
          and a 25 percent reduction over the next 5 years. We must stop 
          drug use before it starts, heal America's drug users, and 
          disrupt the supply of and demand for drugs in our country. And 
          we must continue the fight against alcohol abuse and the toll 
          it takes on our

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          society. Together, we can achieve these goals, help save 
          lives, and restore hope to individuals and families.
          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 2002 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction 
          Recovery Month. I call upon all 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 fourth 
          day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, 
          and of the Independence of the United States of America the 
          two hundred and twenty-seventh.

GEORGE W. BUSH