2011 National Drug Control Strategy
Drug use affects every sector of society, straining our economy, our healthcare and criminal justice systems, and endangering the futures of our young people. The United States cannot afford to continue paying the devastating toll of illicit drug use and its consequences. In 2007, the most recent year for which data are available, the economic impact of illicit drug use on American society totaled more than $193 billion.
Building on the Obama Administration's inaugural Strategy, released last year, the 2011 National Drug Control Strategy serves as the Nation's blueprint for reducing drug use and its consequences. Continuing our collaborative, balanced, and science-based approach, the 2011 National Drug Control Strategy emphasizes drug prevention and early intervention programs in healthcare settings, diverting non-violent drug offenders into treatment instead of jail, funding more scientific research on drug use, expanding access to substance abuse treatment, and supporting those in recovery.
Whether you are a parent looking for information, a community member interested in treatment resources, a police officer or local elected official searching for new approaches to drug-related crimes, or someone who wants to know more about the Administration's drug policy, the National Drug Control Strategy serves as a useful resource.
2011 National Drug Control Strategy
- Read the full strategy
- Executive Summary
- FY 2012 Budget Summary
- 2011 Data Supplement
- Strategy Appendix
The Obama Administration's Inaugural Strategy (2010 National Drug Control Strategy)
- Read the full strategy
- Executive Summary (English, Spanish)
- FY 2011 Budget Summary
- 2010 Data Supplement
Policy Priorities
- Community-Based Prevention Strategies
- Working to Get Drugged Drivers Off the Road
- Prescription Drugs: Weighing the Benefits and the Risks
Learn more about ONDCP's initiatives.
Press Room
Press Release: Obama Administration Releases Blueprint to Reduce Drug Use and Its Consequences
Perspective from Partners
Resources for Youth
For many teens today, drug use is an important issue. Risky behaviors, including substance abuse, can lead to unwanted social consequences or damaging implications for future success. The Above the Influence youth campaign empowers America's youth to resist negative peer pressure and reject drugs.
To provide the youth you care about with up-to-date, relevant drug facts, localized activities, and teen-friendly resources, please visit:
- Above the Influence
- Drug Facts
- Get help for yourself or a friend
- For teens who need help now, please call SAMHSA's Health Information Network (SHIN), 800-788-2800, a resource and referral line staffed by highly trained counselors 24 hours/7 days a week).
Supporting Agencies
The Strategy was developed with input from state and local governments, non-governmental partners, policy makers, community-based organizations, practitioners, and academics. The thoughtful contributions of these groups have helped shape the Strategy's new, balanced approach.
We are collaborating with a number of Federal partners to implement the Strategy, including:
- Department of Defense
- Department of Education
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Department of Homeland Security
- Department of the Interior
- Department of Justice
- Department of State
- Department of Transportation
- Department of the Treasury
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Small Business Administration
Stay Informed, Get Involved
Get the latest updates and participate in ongoing drug policy activities:
