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Office of National
Drug Control Policy
Purpose
The principal purpose of ONDCP is to establish policies,
priorities, and objectives for the Nation's drug control program, the goals of
which are to reduce illicit drug use, manufacturing, and trafficking;
drug-related crime and violence; and drug-related health consequences.
To achieve these goals, the Director of ONDCP is charged with producing
the National Drug Control Strategy, which directs the Nation's
anti-drug efforts and establishes a program, a budget, and guidelines for
cooperation among Federal, State, and local entities.
By law, the Director of ONDCP also evaluates, coordinates, and oversees
both the international and domestic anti-drug efforts of executive
branch agencies and ensures that such efforts sustain and complement
State and local anti-drug activities. The Director advises the
President regarding changes in the organization, management, budgeting,
and personnel of Federal Agencies that could affect the Nation's
anti-drug efforts; and regarding Federal agency compliance with their
obligations under the Strategy.
The purpose of ONDCP is articulated and embodied in the agency's
mission,
core responsibilities,
and the National Drug Control Strategy.