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ONDCP Joins SAMHSA in Celebrating Drug-Free Work Week

Drug-Free Work Week provides an opportunity to highlight the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program, which ic one of the largest public health prevention programs in the U.S., reaching 400,000 Federal employees and 12 million workers in Federally regulated industries.
October 18, 2011 at 9:03 AM ET by Deputy Director David K. Mineta

When Policing and Prevention Come Together, Kids Have a Ball

Part of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) program, the Washington/Baltimore HIDTA partnered with Badges for Baseball to help disadvantaged youth through baseball and softball.
October 17, 2011 at 10:27 AM ET by ONDCP Staff

Working Together to Reduce Drugged Driving and Save Lives

Thanks largely to the work of organizations like MADD, most Americans today understand the terrible consequences of drunk driving. But it has become increasingly apparent that drugged driving also poses a serious threat to public safety. Jon Carson, Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement, talks about this week's drugged driving summit and related announcements.
October 14, 2011 at 6:06 PM ET by Jon Carson

Prevention at the College Level

This fall, approximately 20 million students returned to college and university campuses across the U.S., making this an important time to raise awareness of the negative consequences of alcohol and drug use. The Safer California Universities Project is a randomized study of 14 college campuses that helps to address this issue.
October 14, 2011 at 10:02 AM ET by ONDCP Staff

ONDCP and MADD Join Forces to Combat Drugged Driving

Director Kerlikowske and MADD announce a new partnership to raise public awareness regarding the consequences of drugged driving.
October 13, 2011 at 3:14 PM ET by Rafael Lemaitre

Working Together to Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse

Ty Sells describes Youth to Youth International's collaborative approach to prevent prescription drug abuse among Central Ohio teens, including the development of a toolkit and interactive presentation.
October 11, 2011 at 5:47 PM ET by Ty Sells

Recovery Advocacy and Health Reform

Tom Hill discusses two key pieces of legislation that offer new hope for people struggling with addiction, their families, and their communities, and how Faces and Voices of Recovery is working to ensure that individuals who need help can find recovery services.
October 5, 2011 at 10:51 AM ET by Tom Hill

A Mother’s Recovery Story

Karen Christian helps celebrate Recovery Month by sharing her personal story of addiction, treatment, and recovery.
September 28, 2011 at 3:34 PM ET by Karen Christian

MARS: Helping Those in Need Down the Path to Recovery

Continuing the celebration of Recovery Month, Walter Ginter of the Medication Assisted Recovery Support Project (MARS) describes how recovery services that are designed and delivered by recovering peers can be effective in helping individuals struggling with addiction.
September 27, 2011 at 11:49 AM ET by Walter Ginter

Prevention Starts at Home

Prevention is the most cost-effective, common-sense approach to promoting safe and healthy communities. Read the President's message commemorating family day and learn how to get involved.
September 26, 2011 at 9:00 AM ET by ONDCP Staff

Watch Live: Saturday’s Recovery Walk

On Saturday, September 24th Director Kerlikowske will deliver remarks at a recovery walk in Philadelphia. Tune in to watch the event live online.
September 23, 2011 at 12:57 PM ET by ONDCP Staff

ONDCP and Department of Education Ask Universities to Join Efforts to Reduce Illegal Drug Use

Secretary of Education Arne Duncan joined Director Kerlikowske in encouraging colleges and universities to reduce illegal drug use and high-risk drinking, which have been shown to have negative consequences on academic performance.
September 23, 2011 at 8:00 AM ET by David K. Mineta

Office of National Drug Control Policy Celebrates the United States’ Entry into the Open Government Partnership

As President Obama today signs the Open Government Partnership declaration, ONDCP is proud to highlight some of the ways that it has advanced the principles of transparency, collaboration, and participation.
September 20, 2011 at 5:07 PM ET by Erin Edgerton

Reclaiming Futures: Improving Treatment for Youth Involved with the Juvenile Justice System

While not every young person who uses or abuses drugs and alcohol is addicted, we know that addiction is a disease that usually has its onset in adolescence, so intervening early is important. Susan Richardson, National Executive Director for Reclaiming Futures, discusses the importance of youth treatment.
September 19, 2011 at 9:52 AM ET by Susan Richardson

Treating Addiction as a Disease: Expanding our Healthcare Workforce

By 2020, about 7,000 addiction medicine doctors will be needed to care for an estimated 27 million patients who have a substance use disorder. ONDCP is working with our partners in the field to help meet this challenge.
September 16, 2011 at 4:20 PM ET by ONDCP Staff

A Dentist’s Path to Recovery

As part of the Recovery Month series, a dentist shares a personal story about recovering from substance abuse addiction.
September 13, 2011 at 5:00 PM ET by Anonymous

Standing Together and Transcending Differences

In recognition of Recovery Month, William White discusses the more than 100,000 individuals in recovery and their families, friends, and allies who will participate in related events this month.
September 12, 2011 at 1:55 PM ET by William White

Drexel University Chooses a Comprehensive Approach to Reducing Student Drug Use

Drexel University is working with the university community to address the issue of underage, illegal, and high-risk drinking and drug use. Learn about the comprehensive approach the school is taking to keep students healthy.
September 12, 2011 at 10:52 AM ET by John Watson, MS, NCC

Drug Abuse Tops List of Health Concerns for Children in Recent Adult Study

New data show that, for the first time, parents are more concerned about drug abuse than obesity and smoking when it comes to their children's health.
September 6, 2011 at 11:40 AM ET by

Recovery Month: Celebrating Individuals and Strengthening Communities

To kick off Recovery Month, we are highlighting the President's proclamation and providing the opportunity to share your story.
September 1, 2011 at 4:55 PM ET by ONDCP Staff

Stopping the Revolving Door of the Criminal Justice System

ONDCP is taking unprecedented steps to break the cycle of drug use and crime, and reform the criminal justice system, including supporting treatment and intervention, alternatives to incarceration, and reentry services.
September 1, 2011 at 4:51 PM ET by ONDCP Staff

Partner Perspective: Florida's Drug Overdose Epidemic

Karen Perry, Executive Director of the NOPE Task Force, discuss the prescription drug epidemic's effect on Florida's residents.
August 11, 2011 at 6:01 AM ET by Karen H. Perry

Focusing on College Students

The higher education community can play an important in providing leadership for innovative initiatives that address substance abuse. David Anderson discusses ONDCP's new focus on college and university students.
August 9, 2011 at 3:29 AM ET by David S. Anderson

Focusing on Women and Girls

Women and teens girls are affected differently by drug use and additction. Learn how ONDCP is supporting treatment and recovery services for women and youth-targeted prevention messages to help girls make healthy choices.
August 3, 2011 at 8:03 AM ET by ONDCP Staff

In Celebration of How Far You’ve Come

Drug courts offer an alternative to incarceration and aim to break the cycle of drug use and crime. Recently Deputy Director Tucker attended a juvenile drug court to congratulate a graduating class of drug court participants.
August 1, 2011 at 4:18 PM ET by ONDCP Staff

ONDCP Holds Meeting on Pharmacy Robberies

ONDCP leadership met with Federal partners and insutry representatives to discuss pharmacy robberies, which are a result of the ongoing prescription drug abuse epidemic.
July 29, 2011 at 12:42 PM ET by ONDCP Staff

UK Releases New Organized Crime Strategy

The United Kingdom's new Organized Crime Strategy calls for additional tools to fight organized crime and underscores the importance of continued collaboration between the U. S. and the UK on international crime issues.
July 28, 2011 at 4:43 PM ET by ONDCP Staff

Drug Trafficking and Organized Crime: Converging Threats in the 21st Century

Director Kerlikowske discusses the release of the Strategy to Combat Transnational Organized Crime and the plan's comprehensive approach to disrupt drug trafficking and other transnational threats.
July 25, 2011 at 10:56 AM ET by R. Gil Kerlikowske

Marilyn Quagliotti Joins ONDCP as Deputy Director of Supply Reduction

July 20, 2011 at 7:55 AM ET by ONDCP Staff

Building a Healthier America

Director Kerlikowske releases the 2011 National Drug Control Stragtegy, the Administration's comprehensive action plan that balances the Nation's public health and public safety needs, and works to reduce drug use and its devastating consequences.
July 19, 2011 at 3:00 AM ET by R. Gil Kerlikowske