In response to the addiction epidemic, which affects one in three households nationwide, the Archdiocese of Boston, under the direction of Cardinal Sean O'Malley, created a Task Force to tackle this devastating problem. The Task Force has implemented two programs -- the Archdiocesan Addiction Recovery Pastoral Support Services (AARPSS) and the iTHIRST initiative -- to help serve those who struggle with addiction as well as their loved ones.