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Steps to End the War on Drugs

by Linda Cheek, MD | Jan, Fri, 2026 | War on Drugs | 2 comments

Ending the war on drugs in the United States requires a coordinated plan that moves from punishment to regulation, repeals the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), and builds a public‑health–centered system for all currently illegal drugs. So how do we do that? Here are...

Communication to Congress is the Key to Success and We Have the Path

by Linda Cheek, MD | Mar, Thu, 2025 | Legislative | 1 comment

It doesn’t matter what your political affiliation is or your platform. We have the easiest way to get your thoughts, complements, and opposition out not only to the legislators, but to their constituents through social media. Let me explain how to go about doing...

Communicating with Your Legislator

by Linda Cheek, MD | Feb, Thu, 2023 | Advocacy | 0 comments

In response to my Communication Campaign, I received an email from a chronic pain patient. Her directions for communicating with legislators is very good. She gave me permission to share. They are here as a post, and then I will also put them on the Communication...

H. R. 1002

by Linda Cheek, MD | Apr, Fri, 2021 | Congressional Bills | 4 comments

House Bill H. R. 1002 was just passed in the House of Representatives with a vote of 411 Yea and only 5 Nay. So what does that mean? First, What is H. R. 1002? This is a bill introduced by Rep. Bob Latta, OH 05. What it does is amend the Controlled Substance Act so...

Steps to End the War on Drugs

Communication to Congress is the Key to Success and We Have the Path

Communicating with Your Legislator

H. R. 1002

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