Legal Definitions - Office of National Drug Control Policy

The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) is a government agencyresponsible for coordinating efforts to control illegal drug abuse at the federal, state, and local levels. It was created by the National Narcotics Leadership Act of 1988.

The ONDCP works to devise national antidrug activities and strategies to combat drug abuse. It also collaborates with other agencies and organizations to implement these strategies and ensure that they are effective.

For example, the ONDCP may work with law enforcement agencies to target drug trafficking organizations or with healthcare providers to promote safe and effective pain management practices. By coordinating these efforts, the ONDCP aims to reduce drug abuse and its negative consequences on individuals and society as a whole.