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CUSP Appoints Dr. Lynn Webster as Senior Fellow

July 12, 2021

CUSP welcomes new senior fellow with focus on ensuring credible science, sound economics, and the rule of law underpin U.S. health and drug policy.

Federal Drug Policy Requires Greater Economic Balance

May 19, 2021

CUSP’s chairman tells PAINWeek that the federal government can improve drug policy by better addressing both demand for and supply of controlled medications and illicit substances.

CUSP Names Executives ‘Qualified and Ready on Day One’

December 15, 2020

Nonprofit tells Biden-Harris Transition Team that no woman has ever served as drug czar and states, “It is time for a woman to hold that position.”

“Not all health care professionals subject to the DOJ’s searches and seizures are ‘dirty docs.’ In fact, some of them are nationally recognized leaders not just in pain management, but also in addiction medicine”

A More Sensible Surge: Ending DOJ's Indiscriminate Raids of Healthcare Providers
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USPolicyCenterCenter for U.S. Policy@USPolicyCenter·
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With expanded #ChildTaxCredit, kids get better food, recreation, less stressed grown-ups. This is substance misuse #prevention.
https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/families-paying-off-rent-food-debts-child-tax-79169964

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23 Jul

Calling all #attorneys in #NorthCarolina! @impactcarolina & @USPolicyCenter are co-hosting a #FREE webinar (with CLE credit) August 19, 2021 about how YOU can help save lives in the #opioidcrisis. Learn more & register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1824026434801267215

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PADrugAlcoholPA Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs@PADrugAlcohol·
21 Jul

The word "abuse" is often linked with violence, anger, or a lack of control. This word tends to place blame and shame on individuals with a substance use disorder.

#WordsMatterWednesday

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USPolicyCenterCenter for U.S. Policy@USPolicyCenter·
12 Jul

We are honored to welcome Dr. @LynnRWebsterMD as a Senior Fellow. His unparalleled medical experience and #healthpolicy and #drugpolicy leadership are rooted in #compassion , a core value of our organization.

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