Recovery Now Initiative and Charitable Choice

February 2003: The Legal Action Center praised President Bush for his strong statements in support of alcohol and drug treatment and recovery and announcement of a new treatment initiative during his State of the Union Address.
In a position paper, LAC "supports the view that faith-based organizations should be encouraged to provide quality alcohol and drug treatment and prevention services," but emphasizes that they "must be held accountable to the same standards of care, performance and licensure or certification as all other licensed or certified programs so that patients receive appropriate, quality care for this medical condition."

• LAC Press Release on President’s Recovery Now Initiative
• Office of National Drug Control Policy Fact Sheet on President’s Recovery Now Initiative
• LAC’s Position Paper on Charitable Choice
• LAC’s Comments to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration on Proposed Charitable Choice Regulations