mshelton, Author at Center for U.S. Policy

Why Reducing Prescriptions Did Not End the Fatal Overdose Epidemic

Why Reducing Prescriptions Did Not End the Fatal Overdose Epidemic

News July 2, 2026

Dr. Webster Challenges Conventional Opioid Narrative in New Book

Dr. Webster Challenges Conventional Opioid Narrative in New Book

News June 14, 2026

CDC Provisional Data Show Fatal Drug Poisonings are Declining

CDC Provisional Data Show Fatal Drug Poisonings are Declining

News April 16, 2026

CDC Data Shows Major Increase in Kratom-Related Reports to Poison Centers

CDC Data Shows Major Increase in Kratom-Related Reports to Poison Centers

News March 28, 2026

JAMA Review Reinforces Effectiveness of Buprenorphine and Methadone, Calls for Expanded Access

JAMA Review Reinforces Effectiveness of Buprenorphine and Methadone, Calls for Expanded Access

News February 18, 2026

AMA Report Highlights Urgent Priorities for Substance Use and Treatment

AMA Report Highlights Urgent Priorities for Substance Use and Treatment

News January 18, 2026

Congress Introduces SAFE Drugs Act to Combat Dangerous Compounded Medications

Congress Introduces SAFE Drugs Act to Combat Dangerous Compounded Medications

News December 15, 2025

Congress Tightens THC Restrictions on Hemp, Closing the 2018 Farm Bill Loophole

Congress Tightens THC Restrictions on Hemp, Closing the 2018 Farm Bill Loophole

News November 20, 2025

Why Congress Must Do More for Chronic Pain Patients

Why Congress Must Do More for Chronic Pain Patients

News October 19, 2025

No Health Care for Lawmakers Until Every American Has Affordable Health Care

No Health Care for Lawmakers Until Every American Has Affordable Health Care

News October 15, 2025