On the recordAugust 30, 2010
Addiction can destroy self-confidence, family ties, and friendships, recovery can restore the promise of a brighter tomorrow.
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presidency.ucsb.edu“Addiction can destroy self-confidence, family ties, and friendships, recovery can restore the promise of a brighter tomorrow.”
Proclamation 8550—National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
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