Aaron Akulis
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Gretchen Bergman- Episode Nine
Gretchen Bergman- Episode Nine
Gretchen Bergman- Episode Nine
Wednesday 21st April 2021
Gretchen Bergman discusses compassionate drug policies, COVID-19, opioid overdoses, and systemic racism in 'The Peace On Drugs' podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Gretchen Bergman: A Mother's Fight for Compassionate Drug Policies
If the laws are making your life harder than the drug itself would have done, then we're doing it wrong.
What if the laws meant to protect us are actually causing more harm than good? That's the burning question Gretchen Bergman, co-founder and executive director of A New PATH, tackles in this eye-opening episode of 'The Peace On Drugs'. As the lead organizer of Moms United to End the War on Drugs, Bergman shares her passionate advocacy for therapeutic drug policies over incarceration.
She delves into the interconnected crises of COVID-19, opioid overdoses, and systemic racism, painting a vivid picture of how these issues are compounded by outdated drug laws. With heartfelt anecdotes and compelling arguments, Bergman underscores the urgent need for law reform and destigmatization of addiction. Her poignant statement, 'If the laws are making your life harder than the drug itself would have done, then we're doing it wrong', encapsulates her mission.
This episode is a compelling listen for anyone yearning for a more humane and effective approach to addiction.