Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
114: The History of Opium with John Halpern & David Blistein
114: The History of Opium with John Halpern & David Blistein
114: The History of Opium with John Halpern & David Blistein
Thursday 21st January 2021
Explore opium's history and societal impact with John Halpern and David Blistein on The Addicted Mind Podcast. Listen now for a nuanced discussion.
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Get the buttons here!Opium's Legacy: A Deep Dive into Its Impact on Society and Culture
We have to open this up and look at everything, not from these black and white perspectives, but open it up, and from the human perspective, I would say from a compassionate look at our humanity and how suffering is out there all the time, and we're going to look for ways to change suffering, and then that's just part of it, and we can be compassionate to each other in that process.
Ever wondered how a simple flower could shape entire societies? In this episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, host Duane Osterlind chats with John Halpern and David Blistein, the minds behind the book 'Opium: How an Ancient Flower Shaped and Poisoned Our World'. They unravel the complex history of opium, from its medicinal uses to its role in the ongoing war on drugs.
Halpern and Blistein argue that our current system often punishes those who need help the most, and they advocate for a more compassionate approach to addiction treatment. The conversation also touches on the potential for peptides to offer a safer alternative to opiates for pain management. If you're curious about the history of opium and its far-reaching effects, this episode offers a nuanced perspective that goes beyond the usual black-and-white narratives.