National Drug Control Strategy
The National Drug Control Strategy outlines our efforts to reduce illicit drug use and its consequences in the United States. Science has shown that a substance use disorder is not a moral failing but rather a disease of the brain that can be prevented and treated. Informed by this basic understanding, the annual Strategies that followed have promoted a balance of evidence-based public health and safety initiatives, including:
- Preventing drug use in our communities;
- Seeking early intervention opportunities in health care;
- Integrating treatment for substance use disorders into health care and supporting recovery;
- Breaking the cycle of drug use, crime, and incarceration;
- Disrupting domestic drug trafficking and production;
- Strengthening international partnerships; and
- Improving information systems to better address drug use and its consequences.
The Strategy emphasizes the Administration’s commitment to confronting the prescription drug misuse and heroin epidemic. Beyond its function as a guide for shaping drug policy, the Strategy is a useful resource for anyone interested in learning what is being done—and what other work can be done— to stop drug production and trafficking, prevent drug use, and provide care for those with substance use disorders. For parents, teachers, community leaders, law enforcement officers, elected officials, ordinary citizens, and others concerned about the health and safety of our young people, the Strategy is a valuable tool that not only informs but also can serve as a catalyst to spark positive change.
2016 National Drug Control Strategy
- Read the full strategy
- 2016 Data Supplement
- Performance Reporting System
- FY 2017 Budget and Performance Summary
2015 National Drug Control Strategy
- Read the full strategy
- 2015 ONDCP Advocates for Action
- Performance Reporting System
- 2015 Data Supplement
- FY 2016 Budget and Performance Summary
2014 National Drug Control Strategy
- Learn about the President's plan
- Read the full strategy
- Fact Sheet
- FY 2015 Budget and Performance Summary
- 2014 ONDCP Advocates for Action
- Performance Reporting System (PRS)
- 2014 Data Supplement
2013 National Drug Control Strategy
- Learn about the President's plan
- Read the full strategy
- Fact Sheet
- FY 2014 Budget and Performance Summary
- 2013 ONDCP Advocates for Action
- 2013 Data Supplement
2012 National Drug Control Strategy
- Read the full strategy
- Executive Summary
- Strategy Action Items
- FY 2013 Budget and Performance Summary
- Performance Reporting System
- 2012 Data Supplement
2011 National Drug Control Strategy
- Read the full strategy
- Executive Summary
- FY 2012 Budget and Performance 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
Archived Strategies