We must now supplement that work by furthering a national effort to prioritize addiction treatment and recovery. Despite significant investment of resources, addiction recovery efforts remain fragmented and do not keep pace with scientific advancements. The framework for addiction treatment should parallel that of other chronic diseases — utilizing evidence-based care, scientific advancement, continuous support, and community connection. Launching the Great American Recovery Initiative. (a) There is hereby established the White House Great American Recovery Initiative (Initiative) co-chaired by the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Senior Advisor for Addiction Recovery.