National Drug Control Strategy

Definition/Scope: (JP 3-07.4) The National Drug Control Strategy (NDCS) is issued annually by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and outlines the President's priorities and goals for reducing the demand for and supply of illegal drugs in the US. The strategy is a common framework for all US Government (USG) agencies involved in the collective effort to reduce illegal drug use and its consequences in America. The strategic goals of the NDCS are: preventing drug use before it starts; intervening and healing those who already use drugs; and disrupting the market for illicit substances.

Acronym:

NDCS

Broader Terms:

Office of National Drug Control Policy

Narrower Terms:

drug abuse
drug cartel
Drug Trafficking Organizations
Federation cartel
Gulf cartel
illicit drug use
Juarez cartel
Sinaloa Cartel

Related Terms:

Drug Enforcement Administration
drug trafficking
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