We finally bring the full strength of the federal government together across health care, law enforcement, housing, labor, faith communities, and the private sector to save lives, restore families, and rebuild communities that addiction has hollowed out. Nearly 50 million Americans suffer from substance use disorder. Many never receive treatment. Even more don't believe that help is possible. That is not because recovery doesn't work. It's because our systems have failed to reach the people where they are early enough, long enough, and with dignity. (05:22–05:27)
CLAIM
Asserts that nearly 50 million Americans have substance use disorder.
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