William Pollin
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Dr. William Pollin (May 13, 1922 - January 25, 2008)[1] was a psychiatrist who served as the second director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse and as a staff member of the National Institute of Mental Health. He is best remembered as the person who "declared cigarette smoking was more addictive than alcohol or heroin."[2]
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William Pollin | |
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Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse | |
In office 1979–1985 | |
Preceded by | Robert DuPont |
Succeeded by | Charles R. Schuster |
Personal details | |
Born | (1922-05-13)May 13, 1922 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | January 25, 2008(2008-01-25) (aged 85) Bethesda, Maryland, U.S. |
Spouse | Tersea |
Children | 2 |
Education | Columbia University |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States Navy |
Branch/service | United States Merchant Marine |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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