NCJ Number
238339
Date Published
2012
Length
69 pages
Annotation
The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) presents the Obama Administration's 2012 National Drug Control Strategy, which reflects new developments in efforts to reduce drug use and its consequences; however, the goal announced in 2010 remains a 15-percent reduction in the rate of drug use and similar reductions in drug-use consequences over 5 years (2010-2015).
Abstract
In order to achieve this goal, the Obama Administration will continue to pursue a balanced approach that brings all sectors of society together in a national effort to improve public health and safety. Through community-based programs and early intervention in health care settings, the national drug control strategy aims to prevent illicit drug use and addiction before their onset and bring more Americans needing drug treatment into contact with the appropriate level of care. Further, the 2012 drug control strategy will continue to build on the Obama Administration's progress in reforming the justice system so as to ensure that drug laws are applied fairly and effectively, protecting public safety while also ensuring that drug-involved offenders have the opportunity to end their drug use and rebuild their lives. The 2012 strategy will continue to counter drug production and trafficking within the United States while implementing new strategies to secure the Nation's borders against illicit drug flows. This effort will include working with international partners to reduce drug production and trafficking. This will involve strengthening the rule of law, democratic institutions, citizen security, and respect for human rights around the world. Progress is also reported in a number of important areas during the past year, particularly in improving information systems for analysis, assessment, and local management; reducing drugged driving; and preventing prescription drug abuse. 84 references