Source: ONDCP National Drug Control Strategy (2000 - 2002)
| Federal Drug War Budget (billions) | |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 1.5 |
| 1982 | 1.7 |
| 1983 | 2.0 |
| 1984 | 2.4 |
| 1985 | 2.8 |
| 1986 | 2.9 |
| 1987 | 4.8 |
| 1988 | 4.7 |
| 1989 | 6.7 |
| 1990 | 9.8 |
| 1991 | 10.9 |
| 1992 | 11.9 |
| 1993 | 12.2 |
| 1994 | 12.2 |
| 1995 | 13.3 |
| 1996 | 13.4 |
| 1997 | 15.2 |
| 1998 | 15.8 |
| 1999 | 17.7 |
| 2000 | 18.5 |
| 2001 | 18.1 |
| 2002 | 18.8 |
| Grand total: | $217.3 billion |
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