Albertus Project
Albertus Project
Episode 5 - The Criminalization of Drugs & Drug Users feat. Drug Policy Alliance
Episode 5 - The Criminalization of Drugs & Drug Users feat. Drug Policy Alliance
Episode 5 - The Criminalization of Drugs & Drug Users feat. Drug Policy Alliance
Thursday 23rd September 2021
Alex Colyer and Aliza Cohen explore moving from drug criminalization to harm reduction, emphasizing grassroots movements and education.
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Get the buttons here!Reimagining Drug Policy: From Criminalization to Compassion
I think ending the war on drugs is a way to get there. It's really taking a harm reduction approach to drugs rather than a criminalized or abstinence-based approach. It recognizes that drugs always have been and really always will be a part of our society.
Alex Colyer sits down with Aliza Cohen from the Drug Policy Alliance to tackle a heavy but crucial topic: the criminalization of drugs and drug users. This episode dives into the origins of the Drug Policy Alliance and how the war on drugs has led to mass incarceration, punishing individuals rather than addressing the root causes of addiction. Aliza brings a fresh perspective, emphasizing the need for harm reduction strategies that recognize the inevitable presence of drugs in society.
She introduces Safe First, a pragmatic drug education program for kids, highlighting how education and harm reduction services can foster a more empathetic and supportive culture. The episode wraps up with a powerful call to action, urging listeners to get involved in grassroots movements to drive meaningful change in drug policy. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about creating a compassionate and effective approach to drug use and addiction.