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National News Release

Please feel free to use the following quotes if you plan to do any local news releases:

  • Quote from the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy for local news releases:

    • John Walters, Director of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and President Bush's "Drug Czar," said, "Today, 860,000 fewer youths are using drugs than in 2001. Together, as a Nation, we have made significant progress in our efforts against substance abuse. Coalitions like [COALITION NAME] are important partners in pushing back against the harms of drug use."

  • Quote from the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for local news releases:

    • "The Drug-Free Communities program helps communities get the hard work of prevention done," said SAMHSA Administrator Terry Cline, Ph.D. "By connecting local programs, systems, and funding streams through these new grants the full force of the community will be brought to bear on preventing drug abuse and promoting healthy, productive lives."


The Drug Free Communities Support Program is brought to you by the Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy in partnership with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.