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# CDER’s Cavazzoni Adds Deputy for Substance Abuse
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/cders-cavazzoni-adds-deputy-for-substance-abuse/
- Published: 2022-07-19T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-14T17:52:29.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: Drugs, #legacy-id-D5152307

CDER director **Patrizia Cavazzoni** has appointed associate director for controlled substances **Marta Sokolowska** to serve as deputy Center director for substance use and behavioral health, a new position in the Center. In this new role, she will continue to oversee the Controlled Substances Program at the agency.

“At a time of the growing drug overdose crisis in the U.S., Marta will be the Center’s executive-level leader responsible for strengthening and advancing our public health response to the non-medical use of substances with abuse potential,” Cavazzoni says. “These efforts include minimizing risks associated with problematic use, while enabling appropriate access for medical use.”

Sokolowska will advise senior agency officials on “shaping scientific and policy interventions and executing strategies pertaining to the use of controlled substances and behavioral health programs,” according to Cavazzoni. “She will represent FDA at various government leadership forums focused on addressing behavioral health issues related to substance use, addiction, and overdose. Marta will also provide input on proposed legislation and drug regulations.”