SAFE Glen Cove Coalition: Drug Policy Priorities

The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) recently announced the release of a comprehensive and coordinated blueprint to reduce the devastating impact of illicit drugs on American society. The Statement lays out the urgent, first-year steps that must be taken to address the scourge of illicit drug use that continues plaguing our nation and taking American lives. The implementation of these priorities are complimentary to efforts to stop Foreign Terrorist Organizations, cartels, and drug traffickers.

In the next year, the White House will work across the government to implement the following six priorities:

1. Reduce the Number of Overdose Fatalities, with a Focus on Fentanyl
2. Secure the Global Supply Chain Against Drug Trafficking
3. Stop the Flow of Drugs Across Borders and into Communities
4. Prevent Drug Use Before It Starts
5. Provide Treatment That Leads to Long-Term Recovery
6. Innovate in Research and Data to Support Drug Control Strategies

The Administration is launching a comprehensive effort to stop drugs from entering communities and hold drug traffickers accountable. The priorities in this framework outline the first steps to remove cartels from the country, free Americans from the deadly grip of addiction, and redirect America back to a place of wellness and safety.

SAFE, Inc. is the only alcohol and substance abuse prevention, intervention and education agency in the City of Glen Cove. Its Coalition is conducting an opioid prevention awareness campaign entitled, "Keeping Glen Cove SAFE," to educate and update the community regarding opioid use and its consequences. To learn more about the SAFE Glen Cove Coalition please follow us on www.facebook.com/safeglencove or visit SAFE’s website to learn more about the Opioid Epidemic at www.safeglencove.org.