Great American Recovery (E.O. 14379)

Summary

Creates a new national plan to fight drug addiction by bringing together government, healthcare, and communities to help people get treatment and recover.

What problem does this solve?

Millions of Americans suffer from addiction, but efforts to help them are disconnected and not based on the latest science, costing lives and money. This order creates a new White House team to unite government agencies and community groups to provide better, more modern treatment and support for recovery.

Who does this affect?

Individuals with substance use disorders
Families affected by addiction
Healthcare and recovery support providers

What does this order do?

Establishes the White House Great American Recovery Initiative

Creates a new initiative co-chaired by the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Senior Advisor for Addiction Recovery to lead the national response to addiction.

Assembles a high-level team to lead the initiative

Includes numerous cabinet secretaries and agency heads, such as the Attorney General and the Secretaries of Labor, Education, and Veterans Affairs, to ensure broad government coordination.

Outlines the initiative's main duties

Tasks the group with coordinating federal programs, increasing public awareness, advising agencies on integrating services, and directing grants to support recovery efforts.

Requires consultation with outside groups

Directs the initiative to work with states, tribes, local governments, faith-based organizations, and the private sector to develop the best strategies for treatment and recovery.

What is the real world impact?

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Treats addiction as a public health crisis

Aims to shift the national approach to addiction by treating it like other chronic diseases. This involves coordinating government efforts and using evidence-based care to improve treatment and recovery support.

When does this start?

This order takes effect immediately upon being signed on January 29, 2026.

Addressing Addiction Through the Great American Recovery Initiative