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Proclamation of National Recovery Month:
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America Substance abuse is an unrelenting evil that destroys lives, ruins families, and endangers neighborhoods. During National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, we emphasize our commitment to alco-hol and drug addiction prevention. This month is also an opportunity to recognize those who have had the courage to combat and overcome addiction.
Alcohol and drug abuse require an aggressive response. My Administration will continue to help educate our children through the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign. This Cam-paign urges parents and adults to safeguard our young people from the abuse of prescrip-tion drugs, focuses on random drug-testing in schools and in the workplace, and creates drug - free community coalitions. First Lady Laura Bush leads the Helping America's Youth initia-tive, which assists our youth in making healthy life choices through the participation of caring adults in their lives. The dedicated efforts of families, teachers, law enforcement, faith - based groups, and community activists are all important. 
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