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Ep. 140 – Treating Addicts NOT as Criminals: "Chasing The Scream" Johann Hari. Part 1
Ep. 140 – Treating Addicts NOT as Criminals: "Chasing The Scream" Johann Hari. Part 1
Ep. 140 – Treating Addicts NOT as Criminals: "Chasing The Scream" Johann Hari. Part 1
Tuesday 31st October 2017
Johann Hari discusses the failure of the War on Drugs, exploring addiction treatment, drug laws, and racial impacts in this Cover2 Resources episode.
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Get the buttons here!Rethinking Addiction: Johann Hari on Why the War on Drugs Failed
When you ban drugs, your listeners will notice they don't disappear. If you want to know how much of that violence is caused by the fact that we ban them, just ask yourself: where are the violent alcohol dealers?
Imagine a world where addiction isn't treated as a crime but as a health issue. In this compelling episode of the Cover2 Resources podcast, Greg McNeil sits down with Johann Hari, the bestselling author of 'Chasing the Scream'. This is the first part of a three-part series where Hari takes us through the complex history of drug laws in the United States and their unintended consequences. Hari argues that punishing addicts only deepens the crisis, making recovery even harder.
Through vivid storytelling, Hari shares the often-overlooked role of race in drug policy, including the haunting tale of jazz legend Billie Holiday and her clashes with Harry Anslinger, the first commissioner of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics. He explains how these policies have disproportionately affected communities of color and perpetuated cycles of violence and addiction. This episode doesn't shy away from tough questions. Why hasn't banning drugs worked?
What happens when you treat addiction as a health issue instead of a criminal one? Hari explores these questions and more, challenging listeners to rethink their views on drug prohibition. He also touches on the opioid crisis and suggests that legalizing drugs could be a more effective solution. For anyone affected by addiction or interested in understanding its broader social implications, this episode offers a fresh perspective that's both informative and eye-opening.
Tune in to gain insights that could change how you think about addiction and recovery.