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National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, 2005
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For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
August 29, 2005

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, 2005
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America




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 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

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