Kenneth Anderson
Kenneth Anderson
Carl Hart on the High Price of the Drug War
Carl Hart on the High Price of the Drug War
Carl Hart on the High Price of the Drug War
Thursday 18th September 2014
Kenneth Anderson and Carl Hart discuss misconceptions about drug addiction, flaws in the DSM definition, and the importance of harm reduction.
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Get the buttons here!Carl Hart: Rethinking Drug Addiction and the War on Drugs
The notion that people who meet criteria for drug addiction is out of control, that's a caricature, that is hyperbole, hype, all the rest of these things that make great TV, great movie drama, great documentary dramas and great stories for newspapers.
What if everything you thought you knew about drug addiction was turned on its head? In this thought-provoking episode of Harm Reduction Radio - HAMS, Kenneth Anderson sits down with Carl Hart, Ph.D., a professor of neuropsychopharmacology at Columbia University and the author of 'High Price: A Neuroscientist's Journey of Self-Discovery That Challenges Everything You Know About Drugs and Society'.
Hart brings a fresh perspective to the table, arguing that the widespread belief that drug addiction stems from a lack of self-control is nothing more than a myth. Instead, he reveals that many who meet the criteria for addiction are not out of control at all. He also takes a critical look at the DSM's definition of addiction, suggesting it's flawed and overly simplistic.
Hart doesn’t stop there; he dives into the failures of the war on drugs, shedding light on its damaging impact on society. Through his personal experiences and extensive research, he emphasizes the importance of harm reduction strategies and the need for compassionate support for individuals who use drugs. This episode challenges listeners to rethink their preconceived notions about addiction and consider more humane approaches to dealing with drug use.