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CONTACT: Tom Riley / Brian Blake 202–395–6618
Monday, January 28, 2002
SENATE CONFIRMS ONDCP DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR DRUG
DEMAND REDUCTION
DR. ANDREA BARTHWELL ASSUMES POST AS TOP WHITE
HOUSE DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OFFICIAL
(Washington, D.C.)—The United States Senate confirmed Andrea Grubb Barthwell,
M.D. Friday as the Deputy Director for Demand Reduction of the White House
Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). Dr. Barthwell brings extensive
experience in the research, policy, and practice of substance abuse treatment
at the federal, state, and local levels.
ONDCP Director John P. Walters said, "Dr. Barthwell understands the devastating
impact drug abuse inflicts on our communities and the necessity for a
balanced drug policy that is rooted in science. Her advocacy of effective
drug treatment for the disadvantaged and her innovative approach to leading-edge
prevention and care embody the President's philosophy of compassionate,
comprehensive drug policy."
Senator Paul Wellstone (D-MN) said in a speech on the Senate floor on
December 17th, 2001, "Dr. Barthwell is extraordinarily qualified for this
position and the Administration would be fortunate to have her expertise
readily available as the lead White House advisor on domestic drug and
alcohol treatment and prevention issues." Senator Wellstone urged the
Senate to confirm Dr. Barthwell quickly, adding, "Her contributions will
be invaluable as the White House implements the President's addiction
treatment expansion initiative, one which could go a long way to help
our country effectively deal with the serious domestic drug addiction
problem that it faces."
Prior to joining ONDCP, Dr. Barthwell served as President of the American
Society of Addiction Medicine, as President of the Encounter Medical Group
in Oak Park, Illinois and as President and Executive Vice President of
two major drug treatment providers in Chicago, the BRASS Foundation and
the Human Resources Development Institute. At the state level, Dr. Barthwell
served two terms as President of the Illinois Society of Addiction Medicine.
Reflecting her commitment to science-based health policy, Dr. Barthwell
served on the National Advisory Councils of the National Institute on
Drug Abuse and the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment and on the Drug
Abuse Advisory Committee of the Food and Drug Administration.
Dr. Barthwell received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Wesleyan
University in Connecticut and her Doctor of Medicine from the University
of Michigan Medical School. She did post-graduate training at the University
of Chicago and Northwestern University Medical Center.
Last updated: 1/28/2002
http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/news/press02/012802.html
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