enefit. We must expand programs that prevent drug use and treat individuals caught in the grip of dependency. The more we can foster drug-free environments -- in schools, workplaces, and communities -- the less drug-induced devastation will occur. For 3.6 million Americans caught in the grip of addictive drugs, we are committed to providing opportunities for recovery. Their effective rehabilitation would result in enormous social, economic, and health benefits. Whether those who become addicted are our families, neighbors, co-workers, the homeless or incarcerated, we must help them become drug-free so that they can enjoy full, productive lives. Supply Reduction Since a permanent though varying demand for illegal drugs is likely to persist, we must reduce the supply of available drugs. History has demonstrated that the more plentiful drugs are, the more they will be used. Conversely, the less available drugs are, the fewer people use them. Therefore, we should cut the supply of drugs to our citizens. Drug availability can be decreased by operating against every link in the drug chain from cultivation to production and trafficking. Drug crop cultivation must be addressed both domestically and abroad. Drugs must be interdicted while in transit. The diversion of precursor chemicals must be prevented. Illicit profits must be traced to their criminal sources and, where possible, seized. Trafficking organizations must be broken. Because drug trafficking is fundamentally a profit-oriented enterprise, attacking the economics of every aspect of the illegal drug industry offers a way to reduce drug availability. Interdiction must continue to be a vital component of a balanced. Teenagers The teenager is a creature far different from that of any other. These strange beings are classified into the species of the homo sapiens ranging from thirteen to eighteen years of age. Through the years, it seems that a teenager has grown more to be a separate cla...
