The Public Affairs Office highlights ONDCP messages through a schedule of major media events, including press conferences, television and radio interviews, and public service announcements. The office develops information to effectively respond to issues and problems of national scope and ensures that the objective, views, and plans of the Director and the Administration are conveyed to the public.

October 1, 2004
U.S. Drug Czar John Walters Announces Six New Counties to be Designated as High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas in the Southern Region of Ohio

September 27, 2004
Drug-Free Communities Program to Move to the Department of Health of Health and Human Services' Center for Substance Abuse Prevention October 1st, 2004

September 27, 2004
White House Drug Czar Awards $70 Million for Community Anti-Drug Coalition Grants

August 25, 2004
Parents: Do Your Homework as Teens Head Back-to-School

July 9, 2004
Dr. Andrea Barthwell to Leave as ONDCP Deputy Director

June 4, 2004
Summer Time Is the High Time for New Teen Marijuana Use

May 21, 2004
Centers for Disease Control Survey Shows Reduction in Youth Drug Use

February 6, 2004
Statement of Scott Burns, Deputy Director for State and Local Affairs, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, Before the House Committee on Government Reform, Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy and Human Resources. “Fighting Methamphetamine in the Heartland: How Can the Federal Government Assist State and Local Efforts?”

March 19, 2002
Remarks of Director John P. Walters, DOJ Drug Enforcement Strategy

August 31, 2003
"Good Guys are Gaining " by John P. Walters, The New York Daily News

August 28, 2003
"Balanced strategy, groups lead fight against drugs in Detroit" by John P. Walters, The Detroit News