Episode #61 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Uttam Dhillon, former DEA DirectorEpisode #61 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Uttam Dhillon, former DEA Director
High Truths on Drugs and Addiction
Do we still have a war on drugs? Listen to a conversation with Former DEA director, Uttam Dhillon. Uttam Dhillon is a principal of Michael Best Consulting LLC, a management consulting firm specializing in drug-related and law enforcement issues. He is also a member of the board of directors of Opioid Clinical Management, Inc. and a member of the board of advisors of DisposeRx, Inc., and Gatekeeper Innovation, Inc., companies dedicated to reducing drug addiction and drug overdose deaths. Mr. Dhillon served as the fifteenth director of INTERPOL Washington—the U.S. National Central Bureau (USNCB)—until January 2021. As Director, Mr. Dhillon acted as the official U.S. representative to the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), the world’s largest police organization, and its 194 member countries. From 2018 to 2020, Mr. Dhillon served as the Acting Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration where he led a workforce of over 15,000 and oversaw a budget of $3.2 billion. Mr. Dhillon was responsible for DEA’s enforcement, intelligence, administration, and regulatory activities worldwide. Mr. Dhillon has also served as Deputy Counsel and Deputy Assistant to the President, as an Associate Deputy Attorney General, and as a federal prosecutor. In 2006, Mr. Dhillon was unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate as the first Director of the Office of Counternarcotics Enforcement at the Department of Homeland Security. Mr. Dhillon has significant Congressional experience including serving as Chief Oversight Counsel for the House Financial Services Committee, Chief Counsel and Deputy Staff Director for the House Select Committee on Homeland Security, and Senior Investigative Counsel for the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. dcconsult.us Newsweek article: Congress must act on fentanyl. Feb 11, 2022
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Inside the War on Drugs: A Chat with Former DEA Director Uttam Dhillon
“It's absolutely critical that you have that law enforcement component.”
Ever thought about what it takes to tackle drug addiction on a national scale? In this episode of 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction', Dr. Roneet Lev sits down with former DEA Director Uttam Dhillon to dig into the complexities of the ongoing war on drugs in the United States. Dhillon, who has worn many hats from leading INTERPOL Washington to serving as a federal prosecutor, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table.
They discuss everything from the impact of drug legalization to the pressing opioid crisis. Dhillon sheds light on why law enforcement remains crucial in fighting drug trafficking and addiction, and he doesn't shy away from tough topics like fentanyl and the opioid prescription epidemic. Whether you're curious about drug policy or looking for a deeper understanding of addiction issues, this episode offers valuable insights straight from someone who's been on the front lines.
Tune in to hear a candid conversation that tackles one of today's most critical challenges.
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