The Federalist Society recently organized a panel discussion on how to end the opioid crisis. One of the four participants was Dr. Jeffrey Singer of the Cato Institute, who is also a member of the ACSH's Board of Scientific Advisors:
"On July 26 I had the privilege to participate in a Federalist Society teleforum on “Opioids in 2021: Enforcement Strategies and Policy Prescriptions.” The moderated discussion included former federal prosecutors Robert M. Duncan, Jr and Christina E. Nolan and University of Chicago Professor of Public Policy Tomas J. Philipson. We had a very lively discussion, ably moderated by Dean Reuter, Senior Vice President and General Counsel of the Federalist Society."
"It presented a great opportunity for me to provide important information and insights that challenge the conventional narrative regarding opioid use and substance use disorder, and the causes of the overdose epidemic."
Dr. Jeffrey Singer, Private Communication, 8/9/21
I have embedded the YouTube video below and strongly suggest that everyone who is concerned with opioid policy take the time to watch it. Dr. Singer clearly points out the flaws in our handling of the opioid crisis, which can really be best described as a prohibition crisis.
Josh Bloom
Director of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science
Dr. Josh Bloom, the Director of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science, comes from the world of drug discovery, where he did research for more than 20 years. He holds a Ph.D. in chemistry.
