Abstract
As Regina LaBelle leaves the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and Rahul Gupta, M.D., takes over in the wake of his confirmation last month, there are still questions about how the staff will react. This is a new deal for the office. Gupta, the first medical doctor to ever lead the ONDCP, was West Virginia's state health officer from 2015–18, and then went on to work at the March of Dimes. He was leader of the Kanawha‐Charleston Health Department from 2009 until 2014. “As a practicing physician and former health official who has served in rural communities, I have seen firsthand the heartbreaking toll of addiction and overdose in our communities, but I have also seen how we can save lives if we understand the individuals behind the statistics and meet them where they are,” said Gupta in taking office. “President Biden has made clear that addressing addiction and the overdose epidemic is an urgent priority. As Director, I will diligently work to advance high‐quality, data‐driven strategies to make our communities healthier and safer.” It was widely believed that Biden chose Gupta to nominate to win West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin's vote on the infrastructure bill.
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