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Officials In Obama's Drug Czar Office Wanted To Decriminalize Marijuana

But they never made their case publicly.
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Citing Opioid Crisis, Obama's Drug Czar Warns Against Repealing Affordable Care Act

Michael Botticelli says the ACA has helped to combat the country's opioid epidemic.
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Democrats Dig In For Last Stand On Heroin Funding Fight

The good news: Feds are already moving to increase access to a top addiction treatment.
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The U.S. Wants To Adopt A More Humane Drug Policy. Just Be Careful What You Call It.

A top drug official says he's open to a "harm reduction" approach to illicit drug use, but wants to find a new term for it.
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Drug Czar Approves Of Gov. Christie's Viral Message On Addiction

Obama's drug czar says Christie's message perfectly captures the president's policy toward addressing the epidemic.
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White House Marks Recovery Month With Young People In Recovery

Taking the focus off criminalization.
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