CTAC is the central counter-drug enforcement research and development
organization of the U.S. Government. It develops and implements the National
Counter-Drug Enforcement Research and Development Strategy which identifies
the scientific and technological needs of Federal, State, and local drug
enforcement agencies. CTAC also is responsible for conducting research and
development activities related to drug abuse and rehabilitation. CTAC
oversees and coordinates counterdrug technology initiatives with related
Federal civilian and military departments and conducts research and
development activities for drug abuse addiction and rehabilitation research.
The Chief Scientist of CTAC serves as chair of the Science and Technology
Subcommittee of ONDCP's Research, Data, and Evaluation Advisory Committee.