Richard Baum

@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 a.co/d/bYoFtvb

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. komonews.com/news/local/sur…

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My new book was published today. Please see news release - and share it! einpresswire.com/article/893465…

I’ve also launched a free 17-part companion video course (5–7 minutes per lesson). The full outline is available here: RichardJBaum.com

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

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.

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.

High January Is the New Dry January nytimes.com/2026/01/25/bus… via @NYTimes

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. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…

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Why 20-Somethings Are Trading Their Vapes for Cigarettes - The Wall Street Journal apple.news/AASY7gOf8SkORQ…

Congrats to Director Carter. Many challenges regarding the evolving opioid crisis to take on - at home and abroad - over the next several years. share.google/5JQRlu51JcHTBN…

States made marijuana use legal. Now they should get it off the road. washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/…

South Korea’s hottest new dance clubs open at 9 (a.m.) washingtonpost.com/world/2025/12/…

ChatGPT typed words like ‘suicide,’ ‘hanging’ with teen in grip of crisis washingtonpost.com/technology/202…

The San Francisco Housing Wonk Trying to Become the Next Pelosi - The Wall Street Journal apple.news/AtzXwPBU7SvK5i…

‘Medical marijuana’ may be causing more harm than good washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/…

“You can’t have Tylenol with codeine in a gummy bear,” Sabet said. “If marijuana is a Schedule III drug, the FDA is now going to have to be fully engaged.” washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…

“Pharmacists are essential in reducing opioid overdose deaths. Buprenorphine, a key treatment for OUD, offers significant mortality benefits and can reverse opioid tolerance. Outdated dosing limits and stigma hinder buprenorphine's utilization.” share.google/vdvXhggQ1i5zbP…

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