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Nation’s Prison and Jail Populations Drop for Third Straight Year

December 5, 2012 at 12:24 PM ET by Rafael Lemaitre

Join the Chorus of Voices Speaking Out Against Drugged Driving

Ed Wood has been selected as a 2013 ONDCP Advocate for Action for his leadership in promoting effective drug per se laws, beginning in his home state of Colorado. Read more about Ed's story, and his quest to organize and advocate for drugged driving laws.
December 3, 2012 at 12:39 PM ET by Ed Wood, ONDCP Advocate for Action & Director of Deception Pass 3

National Impaired Driving Prevention Month

December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month – a time to focus our efforts toward recognizing the risks and reducing the prevalence of drugged driving.
December 1, 2012 at 1:00 PM ET by Director R. Gil Kerlikowske

When a Coach is More than a Coach

With the winter high school soccer season upon us, Michael Reles reflects on the team coach's important role in lives of young athletes.
November 29, 2012 at 11:32 AM ET by Michael Reles, ONDCP Budget Analyst

A Military Family, Torn by Stress and Substance Abuse, Comes Together by Staying in FOCUS

November 26, 2012 at 3:56 PM ET by Jodi Salamino, LPC, NCC, Family Resiliency Trainer for Project FOCUS

Savoring Second Chances on ‘Small Business Saturday’

November 24, 2012 at 9:00 AM ET by ONDCP Staff

A Salute to Military Veterans and CADCA’s VetCorps Program

November 19, 2012 at 1:55 PM ET by Arthur T. Dean, Major General, U.S. Army Retired, CADCA Chairman and CEO

Advocates for Action Guest Post: Providing Hope and Opportunity

Karen Kelly has been selected as a 2013 ONDCP Advocate for Action for her work to curb the prescription drug epidemic through education, treatment, and law enforcement partnership. Read more about Karen Kelly's story and how she's making a difference to improve public health and safety in Kentucky.
November 15, 2012 at 3:03 PM ET by Karen Kelly, President/CEO, Operation UNITE, Somerset, Kentucky

California Makes Progress in Drugged Driving Legislation

November 13, 2012 at 11:46 AM ET by ONDCP Staff

A Veterans Day Message from Director Kerlikowske

November 11, 2012 at 6:27 PM ET by Director R. Gil Kerlikowske

School Nurses: Trusted Student Health Professionals and Agents of Substance Abuse Prevention

November 5, 2012 at 4:35 PM ET by Donna Mazyck, Executive Director, and Mary Louise Embrey, Substance Abuse Prevention Consultant, National Association of School Nurses

HIDTA Joins Badges for Baseball

November 2, 2012 at 3:58 PM ET by Philip Angelo, HIDTA Policy Analyst

Director Joins DEA for Red Ribbon Week Rally

This week, we join millions of young people across the country to celebrate Red Ribbon Week. Students, parents and educators this week participate by pledging to lead healthy, drug free lives and wear red ribbons while participating in community-wide, anti-drug events.
October 26, 2012 at 2:21 PM ET by

Director Kerlikowske Visits Phoenix Multisport

Last Wednesday, Director Kerlikowske visited Phoenix Multisport, a nonprofit “sober active community” for individuals in recovery from substance abuse who are seeking to make a transformation and choose a healthy, active lifestyle.
October 23, 2012 at 11:50 AM ET by

Advocates for Action Guest Post: Turning Tragedy into Purpose

Jan, Mike, and Daniel Rozga have been selected as 2013 ONDCP Advocates for Action for their work in prevention and education on synthetic drugs. Read more about the Rozgas' story and how they're making a difference to improve the health and safety of their community.
October 19, 2012 at 1:40 PM ET by Jan, Mike, and Daniel Rozga, 2013 ONDCP Advocates for Action

First-Ever National ‘Above The Influence’ Day

Yesterday, ONDCP’s “Above the Influence” Campaign engaged youth from across the country to celebrate its first-ever National “Above the Influence” Day.
October 19, 2012 at 1:33 PM ET by R. Gil Kerlikowske, ONDCP Director

Family Checkup: Positive Parenting Prevents Drug Abuse

As part of National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) launched a new online tool for parents to use with their families in an effort to prevent drug abuse.
October 17, 2012 at 10:33 AM ET by Emma Daugherty, ONDCP Intern

The Need to Address Game-Day Fan Behavior on College Campuses

October 12, 2012 at 2:59 PM ET by Laura L. Forbes,Tavis J. Glassman

Residents and Businesses Unite to Reduce Substance Abuse in Chicago’s Chinatown

October 11, 2012 at 1:16 PM ET by Edwin Chandrasekar, Sandhya Krishnan

Addressing Underage Drinking at the Local Level

A drug free coalition in Chicago works with the local Latino community to host an alcohol-free “quinceañera,” a traditional party meant to celebrate a girl’s passage into womanhood on her 15th birthday.
October 4, 2012 at 1:22 PM ET by Maria Diaz, Danier Piedrahita

Join Us to Celebrate National Substance Abuse Prevention Month

October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. Hear from Director Kerlikowske and get involved!
October 2, 2012 at 5:11 PM ET by R. Gil Kerlikowske, Director

Cross Post: National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

Attorney General Eric Holder highlights National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, happening tomorrow at thousands of sites across the country. Read more and find a take-back location near you.
September 28, 2012 at 6:27 PM ET by

Cross Post: King County, Washington, Celebrates Recovery Month

In honor of Recovery Month, we are cross-posting a blog post from Susan Richardson, the Executive Director of Reclaiming Futures in Portland, Oregon. Reclaiming Futures is a group that helps young people in trouble with drugs, alcohol, and crime.
September 27, 2012 at 4:13 PM ET by Susan Richardson, National Executive Director of Reclaiming Futures

Guest Post: Supporting Recovery in the Native American Community

In honor of Recovery Month, we've invited Don Coyhis, President and co-founder of White Bison, to share his perspective on recovery in Native American communities.
September 25, 2012 at 9:51 AM ET by Don Coyhis, President and co-founder of White Bison, Inc.

Organization Increases Support for Drugged Driving Laws

The Governors Highway Safety Association is making great strides in support of reducing drugged driving.
September 25, 2012 at 9:45 AM ET by ONDCP Staff

Cross Post: Director Kerlikowske's Statement on Prescription Drug Abuse

As part of the launch of The Medicine Abuse Project, an initiative of The Partnership at Drugfree.org, Director Kerlikowske provided a statement on the prescription drug abuse epidemic.
September 21, 2012 at 2:04 PM ET by Director R. Gil Kerlikowkse

Guest Post: What We Must Do About Addiction

In honor of Recovery Month, we have a guest post from Kevin Kirby, CEO and Co-Founder of the South Dakota-based non-profit "Face it TOGETHER."
September 20, 2012 at 10:44 AM ET by Kevin Kirby, CEO and Co-Founder, Face it TOGETHER

Recovery Month: Finding Our Voices

In honor of Recovery Month, ONDCP's Recovery Branch Chief, Peter Gaumond, shares his own recovery story in a special guest blog post.
September 17, 2012 at 2:28 PM ET by Peter Gaumond, Recovery Branch Chief

Cross Post: Celebrating Young People in Recovery

In honor of Recovery Month, we're cross-posting an entry from the National Institute on Drug Abuse's "Sara Bellum Blog" about young people in recovery.
September 14, 2012 at 5:04 PM ET by

Guest Post: Addressing Substance Abuse Requires Us All to Work Together

In honor of Overdose Awareness Day, Rep. Luján emphasizes the value ofcommunity-based solutions to substance abuse.
August 31, 2012 at 8:00 AM ET by Representative Ben Ray Luján