Marshall Poe
Marshall Poe
Maia Szalavitz, "Undoing Drugs: The Untold Story of Harm Reduction and the Future of Addiction" (Hachette, 2021)
Maia Szalavitz, "Undoing Drugs: The Untold Story of Harm Reduction and the Future of Addiction" (Hachette, 2021)
Maia Szalavitz, "Undoing Drugs: The Untold Story of Harm Reduction and the Future of Addiction" (Hachette, 2021)
Friday 15th April 2022
Join Maia Szalavitz on 'New Books in Drugs, Addiction, and Recovery' as she explores harm reduction's impact on addiction treatment. Listen now.
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Get the buttons here!Rethinking Addiction: Maia Szalavitz on Harm Reduction's Future
Harm reduction is a powerful alternative to virtually all of the “conventional wisdom” about addiction treatment.
Ever wondered if there's a better way to tackle addiction? In this episode of 'New Books in Drugs, Addiction, and Recovery', host Marshall Poe sits down with Maia Szalavitz to discuss her groundbreaking book, 'Undoing Drugs: The Untold Story of Harm Reduction and the Future of Addiction'. Szalavitz takes us on a journey through the history and philosophy of harm reduction, a strategy that flips conventional drug policy on its head.
Instead of punitive measures, harm reduction prioritizes the health and safety of drug users, their families, and their communities. Szalavitz shares how this approach emerged during the AIDS crisis and has since become a global movement, touching down in cities like Liverpool, Amsterdam, and Vancouver. She explains how harm reduction challenges long-standing beliefs about addiction treatment and offers a more compassionate and effective alternative.
The conversation also dives into the impact of COVID-19 on harm reduction efforts and the opioid crisis, shedding light on how the pandemic has reshaped these critical issues. But it’s not just about policy; Szalavitz also emphasizes the importance of community support in recovery. Her insights are both eye-opening and deeply human, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of addiction treatment.
Whether you're looking for new perspectives on recovery or just curious about different approaches to drug policy, this discussion offers plenty to ponder. Tune in to hear Szalavitz’s compelling arguments and learn why harm reduction might be the key to a more humane and effective way of dealing with addiction.