Zach Rhoads
Zach Rhoads
Episode 35 (REBROADCAST): Johann Hari: "Chasing The Scream"
Episode 35 (REBROADCAST): Johann Hari: "Chasing The Scream"
Episode 35 (REBROADCAST): Johann Hari: "Chasing The Scream"
Sunday 14th April 2019
Johann Hari discusses 'Chasing The Scream' on The Social Exchange, exploring drug policy history, the opioid crisis, and compassionate approaches to addiction.
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Get the buttons here!Johann Hari's Insight on Drug Policy: 'Chasing The Scream'
Seeing addiction as purely an irrational spasm, and this is the point that it plays a role and a function in the life of the person who's engaging in that behaviour.
What if everything you thought you knew about the war on drugs was wrong? In this episode of 'The Social Exchange', host Zach Rhoads rebroadcasts his enlightening 2016 interview with journalist and international best-selling author, Johann Hari. The focus is Hari's groundbreaking book, 'Chasing The Scream: The First and Last Days of The War On Drugs'. Hari shares his journey into the heart of drug policy, revealing the deep-seated issues and surprising truths he uncovered along the way.
He opens up about his personal motivations for writing the book, including how it reshaped his views on addiction and the often destructive policies aimed at combating it. The conversation dives into the opioid crisis, touching on how overprescription has fueled a devastating epidemic. Hari also explores the future of drug policy, advocating for a more compassionate and effective approach to addiction.
This episode isn't just a critique; it's a call to rethink how society deals with drugs and those who use them. If you're curious about the real impact of drug laws and eager to understand addiction from a new perspective, this episode is a must-listen.