Deputy Director Mineta Joins "Courage in the Classroom" Bus Tour

Deputy Director Mineta discussed the importance of sound decision-making and the emerging threat of prescription drug abuse. More >>

Parents Have the Power to Make a Difference

Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan shares how parents can make a difference and the resources available for parents and teens. More >>

Talking to Our Kids About Drug Use is Essential

As we enter the back to school season, this is an ideal time to consider the health and safety threats to our students and young people posed by drug abuse. More >>

White House Drug Policy Director Awards $85.6 Million to Local Communities To Prevent Youth Drug Use

ONDCP announced $22 million in new Drug Free Communities Support Program (DFC) grants to 169 communities and 16 new DFC Mentoring grants across the country. More >>

Promoting and Protecting True Sport and Healthy Values for Our Student-Athletes

In addition to the pressure of competing well for their team and winning possible scholarships, parents and coaches can also place great stress on their young athletes. More >>

Drug and Alcohol Abuse on Campuses Hinders Our Ambitious Plan to Lead the World in Higher Education

The Department of Education (ED) is engaged in a number of activities to address substance abuse among college students. More >>

Nine Counties Receive Federal Designation To Fight Drug Trafficking

This press release highlights yesterdays announcement designating nine new counties as High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTAs). More >>

The Life Changing Impact of Recovery Support Programs on Campus

Campus administrators are supporting recovery support programs on their campuses—many of them modeled after the Collegiate Recovery Community at Texas Tech. More >>

Media Center

Below are resources which highlight areas of ONDCP's operational priorities. See the Policy section of our site to learn more.

• Back to School: Keeping Our Children Safe, Healthy, and Drug-Free in the New School Season
• Director Declares Legalizing Marijuana a Non-Starter
• Remarks on Marijuana Policy to the California Police Chiefs Association
• National Drug Control Strategy
• National Drug Control Budget
• Interagency Working Group on Prevention and Treatment
• Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral, and Treatment (SBIRT)

PARENTS. The Anti-Drug.
National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign
Methresources.gov
Above the Influence
Drug Free Communities