ONDCP Unveils Strategy for Meth, Prescription Drugs
From Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News:
The new "Synthetic Drug Control Strategy" unveiled by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) calls for cutting use of methamphetamines and misuse of prescription drugs by 15 percent over the next three years.
The plan, which also envisions reducing domestic meth labs by 25 percent over the same period, relies on cooperation with Mexico and other countries to prevent the importation of meth-making chemicals and trafficking of meth itself into the U.S. "We are actively working with our allies in the global community -- most importantly Mexico, India, Germany and China -- to toughen our collective resolve to implement meaningful international supply controls," said U.S. drug czar John Walters.
Part of the plan is for the U.S. and Mexico to set up special anti-meth law-enforcement teams on their shared border.
Also included is a meth-focused TV ad campaign, research on meth treatment, drug courts, and the Bush administration's treatment voucher program, according to federal officials.
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