Florida Office of Drug Control

Jim McDonough is the Director of the Florida Office of Drug Control. Appointed by the Governor, he is responsible for the coordination of all State efforts to decrease drug abuse and its consequences in Florida.

From 1996-1999, he was Director of Strategy for the Office of National Drug Control Policy, the White House agency that leads the nation's efforts to reduce drug abuse and its consequences on the American people. In that capacity, he was the advisor to the Director, Office of National Drug Control Policy on the comprehensive strategy to reduce the demand for and cut the supply of drugs in America. He was a key player in the conceptualization, planning, and execution of national drug policies.