They oppose ONDCP's strong opposition to including alcohol in the campaign, its continued reliance on fear appeals, and its relative inattention to building support for environmental prevention strategies. The authors also express their concerns about ONDCP's underutilization of an expert review committee of behavioral scientists. They disagree with the contention of the ONDCP that calling for additional treatment resources may negate the value of primary prevention. The ONDCP Director responds to the criticisms by defending the ONDCP antidrug campaign with respect to drug prevention, public health, and public health education through the media. 16 references