National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, 2014, 60055-60056 [2014-23871]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 192 / Friday, October 3, 2014 / Presidential Documents 60055 Presidential Documents Proclamation 9183 of September 30, 2014 National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, 2014 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Substance abuse disrupts our families, schools, and communities and limits the success of young people across our country. It destroys relationships and stands in the way of academic achievement. Every day, thousands of young Americans try drugs or alcohol for the first time, and for many, this decision will have a profound impact on their health and well-being. This month, we join with families, schools, and local leaders to promote safe and healthy neighborhoods and help ensure all our children have the support and resources they need to achieve their full potential. Preventing substance use before it begins is the most effective way to eliminate the damage caused by drugs and the abuse of alcohol. That is why my Administration’s 2014 National Drug Control Strategy supports evidencebased education and outreach programs that connect with young people at schools, on college campuses, and in the workplace. This year, through the Drug-Free Communities Support Program, we are investing in 680 local coalitions that are working to reduce substance use in cities and towns across our country. These partners raise awareness of the harms associated with drug and alcohol use and create supportive environments that foster good decisionmaking. Substance use affects everyone, and each of us can play a part in helping the next generation make choices that support physical, mental, behavioral, and emotional health. Parents, mentors, and community members can model a healthy lifestyle and should talk with kids early and often about the dangers of drug and alcohol use. During National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, we recognize all those who work to prevent substance use in our neighborhoods, and we renew our commitment to building a safer, drugfree America. Together, we can make sure all children have the opportunity to pursue happy, fulfilling, and productive lives. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with D6 NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 2014 as National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. I call upon all Americans to engage in appropriate programs and activities to promote comprehensive substance abuse prevention efforts within their communities. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:31 Oct 02, 2014 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4790 Sfmt 4790 E:\FR\FM\03OCD6.SGM 03OCD6 60056 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 192 / Friday, October 3, 2014 / Presidential Documents IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirtyninth. [FR Doc. 2014–23871 Filed 10–2–14; 11:15 am] VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:31 Oct 02, 2014 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4790 Sfmt 4790 E:\FR\FM\03OCD6.SGM 03OCD6 OB#1.EPS</GPH> mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with D6 Billing code 3295–F4

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 192 (Friday, October 3, 2014)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 60055-60056]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-23871]




                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 79 , No. 192 / Friday, October 3, 2014 / 
Presidential Documents

[[Page 60055]]


                Proclamation 9183 of September 30, 2014

                
National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, 2014

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Substance abuse disrupts our families, schools, and 
                communities and limits the success of young people 
                across our country. It destroys relationships and 
                stands in the way of academic achievement. Every day, 
                thousands of young Americans try drugs or alcohol for 
                the first time, and for many, this decision will have a 
                profound impact on their health and well-being. This 
                month, we join with families, schools, and local 
                leaders to promote safe and healthy neighborhoods and 
                help ensure all our children have the support and 
                resources they need to achieve their full potential.

                Preventing substance use before it begins is the most 
                effective way to eliminate the damage caused by drugs 
                and the abuse of alcohol. That is why my 
                Administration's 2014 National Drug Control Strategy 
                supports evidence-based education and outreach programs 
                that connect with young people at schools, on college 
                campuses, and in the workplace. This year, through the 
                Drug-Free Communities Support Program, we are investing 
                in 680 local coalitions that are working to reduce 
                substance use in cities and towns across our country. 
                These partners raise awareness of the harms associated 
                with drug and alcohol use and create supportive 
                environments that foster good decisionmaking.

                Substance use affects everyone, and each of us can play 
                a part in helping the next generation make choices that 
                support physical, mental, behavioral, and emotional 
                health. Parents, mentors, and community members can 
                model a healthy lifestyle and should talk with kids 
                early and often about the dangers of drug and alcohol 
                use. During National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, 
                we recognize all those who work to prevent substance 
                use in our neighborhoods, and we renew our commitment 
                to building a safer, drug-free America. Together, we 
                can make sure all children have the opportunity to 
                pursue happy, fulfilling, and productive lives.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the 
                United States, do hereby proclaim October 2014 as 
                National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. I call upon 
                all Americans to engage in appropriate programs and 
                activities to promote comprehensive substance abuse 
                prevention efforts within their communities.

[[Page 60056]]

                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                thirtieth day of September, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand fourteen, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
                ninth.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 2014-23871
Filed 10-2-14; 11:15 am]
Billing code 3295-F4
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