Proclamations Proc. 8167 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 2007 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. I call upon government officials, busi- nesses, communities, health care professionals, educators, and the people of the United States to reaffirm our Nation's strong and ongoing commit- ment to the fight against prostate cancer. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the Inde- pendence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-sec- ond. GEORGE W. BUSH Proclamation 8167 of August 21, 2007 National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, 2007 By the President of the United States of Arnerica A Proclamation National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month provides an oppor- tunity to underscore our commitment to stopping alcohol and drug abuse before it starts and to helping citizens in need overcome addiction and re- build their lives. Alcohol and drug addiction can ruin lives and devastate families. We must continue working toward a society in which our citizens can lead lives free from the influence of alcohol and drugs. Friends and family members can play a vital role in the fight and prevention of abuse by discussing the dan- gers and consequences with loved ones. My Administration is dedicated to the battle against drug and alcohol ad- diction. We are expanding access to treatment and recovery support serv- ices through the Access to Recovery program. The Drug Enforcement Agen- cy is helping stem the flow of illegal drugs into the United States by tar- geting the production, distribution, and sale of methamphetamines and other precursor drugs. The Drug Free Communities Program helps our neighborhoods develop strategies to prevent substance abuse. First Lady Laura Bush also leads the Helping America's Youth program to help our Nation's young people make healthy choices throughout their lives and to encourage community and family-based approaches to the challenges and risks facing today's youth. During National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month and through- out the year, we seek to raise awareness about the destructive cycle of ad- diction and work to provide assistance to those who suffer from substance abuse. This year's theme, "loin the Voices for Recovery: Saving Lives, Sav- ing Dollars," encourages Americans to recognize the costs of substance use disorders and understand the benefits that treatment can bring to those in- dividuals, their families, and communities. To find out more about how to 91
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