Richard Baum

Author of “Inside America’s Opioid Crisis” / Adjunct Professor @Georgetown / Former Acting US Drug Czar at ONDCP

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@learnaboutsam @KevinSabet @ONDCP Thanks so much Kevin for the friendship and support!

I look forward to continuing to work with you for common sense drug policies. This is the central focus of my forthcoming book…

Inside America's Opioid Crisis: 12 Hard Lessons for Today’s Drug War https://t.co/k8rjwAzyMJ

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“Overdose deaths fell in the vast majority of states, although seven saw at least slight increases, including jumps of 10% or more in Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico, the preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed.” https://t.co/NI2HczPODM.

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“For this policy to be implemented, Congress will have to reject Trump’s proposed budget cuts, says Richard Baum, former acting director of the White House’s national drug control policy under Trump and others.“ https://t.co/BRuNIwFD1P

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For a frequent user, stopping cold turkey really, really sucks. …many symptoms associated with cannabis withdrawal syndrome now included in the DSM-5. The inability to sleep, night sweats, no appetite and irritability were “really difficult”, she said.” https://t.co/1E1nV6LAHQ

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[Inside America's Opioid Crisis] https://t.co/WCan24ilEZ

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More than a decade after Washington legalized recreational cannabis, a new survey suggests many clinicians are increasingly worried about the mental-health risks tied to its use — and some say they are regularly treating patients for cannabis-related health problems.

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Source: Brookings https://t.co/FW62wRphmA

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My new book was published today. Please see news release - and share it!

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I’ve also launched a free 17-part companion video course (5–7 minutes per lesson). The full outline is available here: https://t.co/v1P7CUaO8T

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On Feb 19, my book Inside America’s Opioid Crisis is released. It outlines 12 hard lessons and 32 reform proposals.

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It’s a relief to see overdose deaths declining. But the addiction crisis remains profound. The drug supply is still volatile and too often lethal.

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After 28 years at the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy — including a year as Acting Director — I stepped away to speak more directly about the lessons of the opioid crisis.

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High January Is the New Dry January https://t.co/22QRTcp8Lh via @NYTimes

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Check out the latest podcast from Dr. Franco Musio on my forthcoming book coming-Inside America’s Opioid Crisis:12 Hard Lessons for Today’s Drug War. https://t.co/EXVyXZjGxS

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Source: News-Medical https://t.co/KxVkQlS2ZI

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Why 20-Somethings Are Trading Their Vapes for Cigarettes - The Wall Street Journal https://t.co/1YXkuiIdNY

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Congrats to Director Carter. Many challenges regarding the evolving opioid crisis to take on - at home and abroad - over the next several years. https://t.co/KnUoW3MMyt

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States made marijuana use legal. Now they should get it off the road. https://t.co/yxvvo8CHoU

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South Korea’s hottest new dance clubs open at 9 (a.m.) https://t.co/1NoOg9Ikzd

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ChatGPT typed words like ‘suicide,’ ‘hanging’ with teen in grip of crisis https://t.co/9ZjtvY4LkL

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The San Francisco Housing Wonk Trying to Become the Next Pelosi - The Wall Street Journal https://t.co/coFLEZ2iml