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2011 National Drug Control Strategy Emphasizes Community-Based Prevention and Integration of Substance Abuse Treatment into National Health Care System

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From SAMHSA's Weekly Financing News Pulse: National Edition - July 15, 2011: On July 11, President Obama’s Administration released the 2011 National Drug Control Strategy, designed to reduce drug use and its consequences.  ONDCP officials say the strategy emphasizes community-based prevention efforts, the integration of substance abuse treatment into the mainstream health care system, criminal justice system innovations designed to end the cycle of drug use and crime, and efforts to disrupt transnational drug trafficking.  In addition, the strategy offers specific measures to improve the health and safety of three special populations affected by high substance use rates: active duty military members and veterans; college students; and women and their dependent children.  Released in February, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy’s (ONDCP) proposed FY2012 federal drug budget would provide approximately $26 billion for drug abuse efforts, of which half is slated for prevention and treatment while the other half will find enforcement and interdiction.  However, ONDCP Director Gil Kerlikowske notes that ongoing budget negotiations may affect the final budget.

View the July 25 Financing News Pulse: National Edition here (PDF | 249.22 kb)

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