GW Regulatory Studies Podcast

The DEA, COVID-19, and the Opioid Crisis

GW Regulatory Studies Podcast

Show Notes

Laura Stanley discusses recent and upcoming regulatory actions from the Drug Enforcement Administration that could play a role in combating the opioid crisis.

Related publications written by Laura:

Washington Post op-ed: Bring Back the Methadone Vans https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/03/20/coronavirus-is-upending-society-here-are-ideas-mitigate-its-impact/?arc404=true#Stanley

Commentary: Regulations Teed Up at the DEA https://regulatorystudies.columbian.gwu.edu/regulations-teed-dea

Public Interest Comment: DEA's Mobile Narcotic Treatment Program https://regulatorystudies.columbian.gwu.edu/deas-mobile-narcotic-treatment-program

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