President Donald Trump on Jan. 29 launched a government-wide federal response to treating addiction, also known as substance use disorder.
The president issued an executive order outlining the Great American Recovery Initiative, a unified federal strategy to combat the addiction crisis by treating substance use as a chronic medical condition rather than an isolated occurrence.
The initiative prioritizes early intervention, based on scientific evidence, to stop dependency before it begins. That intervention is to be followed by continued support for those in long-term recovery.
The plan seeks to foster collaborative partnerships between government agencies and local leaders, faith-based groups, and tribal nations to implement effective local solutions….
Trump Unveils Addiction Recovery Plan Focused on Prevention, Support
