The Great American Recovery
A nationwide initiative to help Americans overcome addiction, find treatment, enter recovery, and stay connected to support in their communities.
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Addiction is a Chronic, Treatable Disease.
The Great American Recovery Initiative
President Donald J. Trump launched the White House Great American Recovery Initiative to strengthen America’s response to the chronic disease of addiction. Led by the Department of Health and Human Services under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and White House Senior Advisor for Addiction Recovery Kathryn Burgum, the Initiative brings together government, health care, faith communities, tribes, the private sector, and people with lived experience to save lives, support families, and strengthen communities.
Addiction is a chronic, treatable disease with relapse rates mirrored by other chronic diseases. In 2024, more than 40.7 million American adults suffered from the disease of addiction. Yet among those who did not receive treatment, 95.6 percent did not perceive they needed treatment. Treatment works, recovery is possible, and people need support that continues beyond a single point of care. The Great American Recovery Initiative is focused on helping Americans find treatment faster, stay connected to recovery support, and rebuild their lives with dignity, purpose, and community while advancing a more coordinated, evidence based approach to addiction treatment and recovery nationwide.
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The framework for addiction treatment should parallel that of other chronic diseases - utilizing evidence-based care, scientific advancement, continuous support, and community connection. My Administration will drive a new national response to the disease of addiction that will create stronger coordination across government, the healthcare sector, faith communities, and the private sector in order to save lives, restore families, strengthen our communities, and build the Great American Recovery.