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| Title |
NATIONAL DRUG
CONTROL STRATEGY 2013 |
| Author(s) |
Office of National Drug Control Policy, US - Personal Name
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Subject |
Health System and Policy |
| Publisher |
Office of National Drug Control Policy, US |
| Publishing Year |
2013 |
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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 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, 2011 and 2012 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 2013 National Drug Control Strategy, released on April 24, builds on the foundation laid down by the Administration's previous three 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 four 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 $10.7 billion in FY 2013 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. |
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