Zach Rhoads
Zach Rhoads
BONUS | "Undoing Drugs" with Maia Szalavitz (author of "Unbroken Brain")
BONUS | "Undoing Drugs" with Maia Szalavitz (author of "Unbroken Brain")
BONUS | "Undoing Drugs" with Maia Szalavitz (author of "Unbroken Brain")
Tuesday 17th August 2021
Join Maia Szalavitz and Zach Rhoads as they discuss the history of harm reduction and its impact on addiction treatment on 'The Social Exchange'.
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Get the buttons here!Undoing Drugs: Maia Szalavitz on Transforming Addiction Treatment
It has to be patient-centered, it has to meet people where they are, it has to be compassionate.
Ever wondered how the harm reduction movement reshaped our understanding of addiction? In this episode of 'The Social Exchange', host Zach Rhoads sits down with Maia Szalavitz, a renowned science journalist and author of 'Unbroken Brain', to discuss her latest book, 'Undoing Drugs'. Szalavitz traces the history of harm reduction from its early days to its significant impact on mainstream thoughts, beliefs, policies, and behaviors.
Szalavitz sheds light on the flawed framing of drugs and the inherent racism in the war on drugs, arguing that these issues are fundamentally misguided. She passionately discusses the role of activists in the harm reduction movement, highlighting their critical efforts in raising awareness and advocating for compassionate change. One of the standout points in their conversation is Szalavitz's emphasis on patient-centered addiction treatment.
She argues that meeting people where they are and treating them with kindness and understanding is far more effective than punitive measures. Szalavitz believes that a gentler approach not only reduces risks but also fosters long-term recovery and family unity. In a world where stigma and shame often dominate the discourse around addiction, Szalavitz's insights offer a refreshing and humane perspective.
Whether you're new to the concept of harm reduction or looking to deepen your understanding, this episode provides valuable takeaways that challenge conventional wisdom and inspire positive change.