Fact Sheets Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Launches the Great American Recovery Initiative to Address the Addiction CrisisLAUNCHING THE GREAT AMERICAN RECOVERY INITIATIVE: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order creating the White House Great American Recovery Initiative to coordinate a national response to the disease of addiction across government, healthcare, faith communities, and the private sector in order to save lives, restore families, strengthen our communities, and build the Great American Recovery. The Order establishes the Initiative, co-chaired by the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Senior Advisor for Addiction Recovery. 48.4 million Americans, or 16.8% of our Nation’s population, suffer from addiction, yet very few who need treatment receive it or believe they need it. The framework for addiction treatment should parallel that of other chronic diseases – utilizing evidence-based care, scientific advancement, continuous support, and community connection. DELIVERING ON PROMISES TO ADDRESS THE ADDICTION CRISIS: President Trump is committed to ending the addiction crisis and ensuring every American can access the help they need.