2012 National Drug Control Strategy
The Obama Administration’s inaugural National Drug Control Strategy, published in 2010, charted a new course in our efforts to reduce illicit drug use and its consequences in the United States—an approach that rejects the false choice between an enforcement-centric “war on drugs” and the extreme notion of drug legalization. Science has shown that drug addiction is not a moral failing but rather a disease of the brain that can be prevented and treated. Informed by this basic understanding, the 2010 and 2011 Strategies established and promoted a balance of evidence-based public health and safety initiatives focusing on key areas such as substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery.
The 2012 National Drug Control Strategy, released on April 17, builds on the foundation laid down by the Administration's previous two Strategies and serves as the Nation's blueprint for reducing drug use and its consequences. Continuing our collaborative, balanced, and science-based approach, the new Strategy provides a review of the progress we have made over the past three years. It also looks ahead to our continuing efforts to reform, rebalance, and renew our national drug control policy to address the public health and safety challenges of the 21st century.
Since 2009, the Federal Government has spent more than $31 billion on drug control, including $10.1 billion in FY 2012 for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs.
Beyond its function as a guide for shaping Federal policy, the National Drug Control Strategy is a useful resource for anyone interested in learning what is being done—and what other work can be done— to stop drug production and trafficking, prevent drug use, and provide care for those who are addicted. For parents, teachers, community leaders, law enforcement officers, elected officials, ordinary citizens, and others concerned about the health and safety of our young people, the Strategy is a valuable tool that not only informs but also can serve as a catalyst to spark positive change.
2012 National Drug Control Strategy
- Read the full strategy
- Executive Summary
- Strategy Action Items
- FY 2013 Budget and Performance Summary
- Performance Reporting System
- 2012 Data Supplement
2011 National Drug Control Strategy
- Read the full strategy
- Executive Summary
- FY 2012 Budget and Performance Summary
- FY 2012 Budget Summary
- 2011 Data Supplement
- Strategy Appendix
The Obama Administration's Inaugural Strategy (2010 National Drug Control Strategy)
- Read the full strategy
- Executive Summary (English, Spanish)
- FY 2011 Budget Summary
- 2010 Data Supplement
A Balanced Approach: 2012 Strategy Action Items
- Strengthen Efforts to Prevent Drug Use
- Seek Early Intervention Opportunities in Health Care
- Integrate Treatment into Mainstream Health Care
- Break the Cycle of Drug Use and Crime, Delinquency, and Incarceration
- Disrupt Drug Production and Trafficking
- Strengthen International Partnerships
- Improve Information Systems
Learn more about ONDCP's initiatives.
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Press Release: Obama Administration Releases 21st Century Drug Policy Strategy
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- The Obama Administration’s milestones in reform.
- A look at key statistics since 2009, including the number of new drug courts and amounts spent to dismantle drug trafficking organizations.
- “Champions of Change” and innovative drug policy alternatives.
Perspective from Partners
Resources for Youth
For many teens today, drug use is an important issue. Risky behaviors, including substance abuse, can lead to unwanted social consequences or damaging implications for future success. The Above the Influence youth campaign empowers America's youth to resist negative peer pressure and reject drugs.
To provide the youth you care about with up-to-date, relevant drug facts, localized activities, and teen-friendly resources, please visit:
- Above the Influence
- Drug Facts
- Get help for yourself or a friend
- For teens who need help now, please call SAMHSA's Health Information Network (SHIN), 800-788-2800, a resource and referral line staffed by highly trained counselors 24 hours/7 days a week).
Supporting Agencies
The Strategy was developed with input from state and local governments, non-governmental partners, policy makers, community-based organizations, practitioners, and academics. The thoughtful contributions of these groups have helped shape the Strategy's new, balanced approach.
We are collaborating with a number of Federal partners to implement the Strategy, including:
- Department of Defense
- Department of Education
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Department of Homeland Security
- Department of the Interior
- Department of Justice
- Department of State
- Department of Transportation
- Department of the Treasury
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Small Business Administration
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