More than 22 million Americans struggle with addiction, yet fewer than 10% are getting treatment.* Addiction touches many American families. Yet, there are still many misconceptions about this disease and millions remain in need of help.

Mission

The Recovery Project was created to raise national awareness that addiction is a treatable disease and recovery is possible by supporting leading organizations in prevention and treatment.

And, we've created ways for YOU to get involved and show your support!

Background

For the past five seasons, A&E has produced the Emmy-nominated series Intervention. Viewer response has been extraordinary and the network has witnessed first-hand both the impact of addiction and the possibility for recovery. Inspired by our work on the series and in the community, A&E created The Recovery Project to raise awareness that addiction is a treatable disease and recovery is possible.

What is The Recovery Project?

RECOVERY RALLY: A large rally was hosted in NYC on September 27th to celebrate the 19th anniversary of National Recovery Month. In partnership with National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence we brought together thousands of people from across the country for a historic walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. We celebrated in City Hall Park with A&E talent, national leaders and special guest celebrities, including a solo musical performance by Rufus Wainwright!

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS (PSAs): We'll continue to air public service messages featuring well-known celebrities, like Whoopi Goldberg, Benjamin Bratt, Russell Simmons, and Christopher Lawford. They've lent their voices to raise awareness about addiction and spread the message that recovery is possible and treatment works.

GET INVOLVED: The Recovery Project will support leading national non-profit organizations that are raising awareness about addiction, promoting public education, and providing quality addiction treatment and recovery services. We encourage you to get involved.

PREVENTION RESOURCES: We want future generations to grow up with an understanding of how addiction develops so that they'll be better equipped to prevent it. In collaboration with The Partnership for A Drug-Free America, A&E will support prevention efforts locally by co-sponsoring Time To Talk ™, an online community, resource and toolkit to help parents connect with their kids.

How you can help!

Support The Recovery Project and get involved!