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John Walters and others spoke to reporters about a report indicating a link between teen marijuana use, depression, and serious mental illness. The White House report was titled, Teen M…

Mental health experts and government officials spoke about marijuana use and mental health in teenagers. They also released research findings linking some mental disorders with marijuana use…

John Walters and others talked about efforts to prevent improper use of prescription drugs. Among the issues they addressed were levels of prescription drug addiction, drug sales on the Inte…

The Office of National Drug Control Policy held a press conference at the National Press Club. Officials talked to reporters about increases in youth marijuana use during summer months and t…

National Drug Control Policy Director, John Walters, spoke about President George W. Bush’s administration’s approach to drug control policy. Among the topics he addressed were community-bas…

The officials talked about plans to expand access to drug treatment programs. Following prepared remarks, they responded to questions from reporters.

Mr. Walters and others spoke to reporters about a new booklet on drug testing in schools. Among the topics they addressed were levels of drug use by children and adolescents, the best uses o…

Mr. Marshall talked about the new system of high intensity drug enforcement. He focused on the new resources created by the program and how the additional funds have improved the level of en…

The Office of National Drug Control Policy sponsored a National Assembly on Drugs, Alcohol and the Criminal Offender. Senior administration officials talked about their agencies' efforts to …

Drug experts discussed the relationship between alcohol, drugs and crime. Mr. Leshner described drug addiction and its treatment. Mr. Travis talked about crimes committed by drug addicts, wh…

State and local officials talked about the relationship between drug addiction and crime. They said their priorities are crime prevention, jobs, aftercare, and especially substance abuse tre…

As part of the National Assembly on Drugs, Alcohol and the Criminal Offender, participants talked about the importance of drug use prevention and treatment in society. They focused on the im…

Participants talked about using federal grant money to develop community programs to combat drug abuse. Among the issues they addressed were building effective partnerships between local org…

General McCaffrey talked to reporters about his recent trip to South America. He meet with several South American leaders to discuss anti-drug initiatives. He described how world leaders are…

Mr. McCaffrey talked to reporters about his upcoming trip to South America. He outlined his agenda for the trip and his meetings with several South American leaders to encourage hemispheric …

National Drug Control Policy Director Barry McCaffrey and other Maryland officials spoke about a federal-state partnership to help prevent drug use.

Barry McCaffrey, Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, talked to reporters about the controversy over the use of marijuana for medical purposes. He outlined the administrat…

HHS Secretary Donna Shalala and National Drug Policy Director General Barry McCaffrey discussed the results of the Annual Survey of U.S. Drug Abuse. Their comments focused on a marked increa…

General Barry McCaffrey talked with reporters about his recent visit to the Caribbean, and the upcoming U.N. General Assembly special session on drugs. He also took questions from the media.

National Drug Policy Direct General Barry McCaffrey and other national drug officials talked about new drug control initiatives that were announced by President Bill Clinton. General McCaffr…