The White House introduced the Great American Recovery Initiative, aimed at coordinating the nation's response to the drug and alcohol epidemic[1][2]. President Donald Trump signed an executive order in the Oval Office on Thursday that recognizes addiction as a chronic, treatable disease[1][2]. The initiative aims to streamline the collaboration of federal agencies, healthcare, churches and the private sector to save lives and restore families[1][2]. According to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of Health, nearly 50 million Americans suffer from substance addiction, many of whom have not received treatment[2]. In 2024, 40.7 million adults with a substance use disorder did not receive the treatment they needed, and 95.6% were unaware of the need for help[3]. The program is hosted by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Kathryn Burgum, who has been abstinent for 22 years[2][3]. The announcement contained bold rhetoric about a shift from response to prevention and coordination, but lacked details and promises of new funding[2]. Kennedy announced more big announcements next week[2].