https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/feed/blog/microsite/Office%20of%20National%20Drug%20Control%20Policy en Changing the Language of Addiction https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2017/01/13/changing-language-addiction

How the words we use can support people on the path to recovery

Michael Botticelli

]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2017 20:27:37 +0000 mzepeda 317646 at https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov Highlights from 2016 https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2017/01/11/highlights-2016

We look back on significant actions and developments for drug policy in the U.S. in 2016

Michael Botticelli

]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2017 15:13:03 +0000 mzepeda 317381 at https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov Another Tool in the Toolbox: Pay for Success https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2016/12/29/another-tool-toolbox

Deploying the Pay for Success Model Can Help Address the Opioid Epidemic in States and Local Communities

Katherine Klem

]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2016 16:27:30 +0000 mzepeda 316576 at https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov Observing National Youth Substance Use and Substance Use Disorder Prevention Month https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2016/10/28/observing-national-youth-substance-use-and-substance-use-disorder-prevention-month

October 2016 marks the sixth annual observance of National Youth Substance Use and Substance Use Disorder Prevention Month.

Michael Botticelli

]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2016 14:33:12 +0000 mzepeda 308751 at https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov Our Report to the President on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2016/10/27/our-report-president-mental-health-and-substance-use-disorder-parity

Federal Parity Task Force Takes Steps to Strengthen Insurance Coverage for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

Cecilia Muñoz

Secretary Thomas E. Perez

]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2016 16:21:38 +0000 mzepeda 308596 at https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov October 22nd is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2016/10/20/october-22nd-national-prescription-drug-take-back-day

If you have unneeded or expired prescription drugs at home, you can drop them off at a safe, legal collection site in your neighborhood from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Michael Botticelli

]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2016 18:50:26 +0000 mzepeda 308021 at https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov Opioid Epidemic: We All Have a Role in Turning the Tide https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2016/10/05/opioid-epidemic-we-all-have-role-turning-tide

To turn the tide, we must all do our part– not only medical professionals and people living with opioid use disorders – but also community leaders, business owners and me

Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General

]]> Wed, 05 Oct 2016 15:46:28 +0000 mzepeda 306341 at https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov The Obama Administration’s Work to End Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2016/08/25/obama-administrations-work-end-neonatal-abstinence-syndrome-nas

The Administration is taking steps to reduce Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and other effects of the opioid epidemic so infants and their mothers can live healthy lives.

ONDCP Staff

]]> Thu, 25 Aug 2016 21:12:53 +0000 mzepeda 301591 at https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov Happy 4th of July https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2016/07/04/happy-4th-july

Director Botticelli shares his message wishing all of you a Happy 4th of July.

Michael Botticelli

]]> Mon, 04 Jul 2016 12:59:29 +0000 mzepeda 297331 at https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov Expanding Treatment in Correctional Facilities Can Save Lives and Reduce Recidivism https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2016/06/29/expanding-treatment-correctional-facilities-can-save-lives-and-reduce-recidivism

The White House Office hosted a symposium with Federal, state and local leaders about expanding access to substance use disorder treatment to justice-involved individuals

Mario Moreno

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