### Question
How is the "demand reduction" defined?


### Answer
The term **demand reduction** is defined in *21 U.S.C. § 1701* as follows -

> any activity conducted by a National Drug Control Program agency, other than an enforcement activity, that is intended to reduce or prevent the use of drugs or support, expand, or provide treatment and recovery efforts, including—


(A) education about the dangers of illicit drug use

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 1701*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 22-NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY**

