US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order initiating the Great American Recovery Initiative, a national campaign to address addiction and substance abuse by coordinating resources at various levels. Trump emphasized the significance of tackling addiction, stating that it is a major issue in the US and globally. The initiative aims to provide necessary support for individuals to overcome dependency.
Highlighting the severity of the situation, Trump mentioned that around 300,000 people in the US die annually due to drug and alcohol abuse, with the actual figure likely being higher. He noted a 21% decrease in drug overdose deaths over the past year, attributing this decline to enhanced border enforcement and drug seizures. Trump also highlighted significant reductions in drug inflow by sea, citing a 97% drop following enforcement activities in the “Gulf of America.”
Trump expressed the administration’s commitment to assisting Americans struggling with addiction through the Great American Recovery Initiative. The initiative will unite federal, state, local, and private sector resources to provide support for addiction treatment, recovery, and prevention. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a co-chair of the initiative, emphasized the shift in the government’s approach to addiction, acknowledging it as a disease that requires comprehensive care.
