Introduction The United States has a complex problem, as has been demonstrated in its regulatory framework and drug enforcement practices. Numerous federal and state policies have been formulated that sometimes appear to overlap, giving rise to a variety of conflicts between different levels of government. This essay will explore and demonstrate the federal drug policy that the United States federal government is developing and the federalism issues that policy raises. especially since these are young Americans. According to Gaines $ Miller (2010 p.383), drug prevention is incorporated in the form of three elements and has been submitted to the White House Office, National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). ONDCP Priorities Interruption of drug use before initiation; this focuses on preventing drug use and is done through research-based programs focused on providing treatment and treatment to America's drug addicts and abusers. This involves drug abuse and intervention programs that aim at the sustainable recovery of drug users and the provision of aftercare. The third objective is to disrupt the drug market. This is done by attacking the supply side of drugsHistoryThe history of drug use dates back to the 19th century during the American Civil War. This saw the introduction of a number of policies and by 1898 heroin was unaffordable. The next drugs targeted were alcohol, and in 1906 the United States Congress passed the Pure Food and Drug Act (PFDA) to help stop the use of such drugs. The next drug targeted was opium and in 1909 a law was passed to ban it... middle of paper... states have done so although in different ways. However, this does not mean that the national government has been constitutionally abandoned, since it must resort to the “equal protection” clause to claim a clearer and broader mandate for action. However, it appears that drug policy is left open to debate. Conclusion Policymaking in the federal system is fraught with challenges. The Constitution is vague about how the federal government and the national government should share their responsibilities. There is an ongoing challenge to define roles and responsibilities regarding drug regulation. However, despite its complexity, the federal system offers opportunities for participation by citizens and government officials. As a result, we can have a successful policy that benefits from broad participation of all stakeholders involved.