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[ 1 Oct 2012 | 3 Comments ]
R. Gil Kerlikowske, ONDCP Director

Guest Post By:  R. Gil Kerlikowske, Director, Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
This October marks the second annual National Substance Abuse Prevention Month – an observance to highlight the vital role of substance abuse prevention in individual and community health and to remember those who lost their lives to substance abuse.  The Office of National Drug Control Policy joins President Obama in celebrating National Substance Abuse Prevention Month and encourages prevention efforts this month and all year long to ensure the health of teens and young adults.
Millions of Americans …

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[ 18 Oct 2011 | 5 Comments ]
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Guest Post By: David K. Mineta, Deputy Director, Office of Demand Reduction Office of National Drug Control Policy
As we celebrate National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, Drug Free Work Week provides an opportunity to highlight the benefits that these programs bring to employers, workers and communities.  Prevention, early intervention, and treatment are all critical to building an even stronger and healthier U.S. workforce.
On behalf of ONDCP, SAMHSA’s Division of Workplace Programs continues to implement the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program (DFWP) responsible for ensuring the national security, public health, and public safety of …