Kenneth Anderson
Kenneth Anderson
Obama's War on Medical Marijuana
Obama's War on Medical Marijuana
Obama's War on Medical Marijuana
Friday 17th August 2012
Judge Jim Gray talks about the failed war on drugs and medical marijuana as an addiction treatment on Harm Reduction Radio - HAMS.
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Get the buttons here!Judge Jim Gray on Reforming Drug Laws and Medical Marijuana
Medical marijuana can be a good treatment for drug addiction and for alcohol addiction, and a lot of people can get off of really bad drug or alcohol problems by switching to medical marijuana.
What if the war on drugs has been a colossal misstep? In this eye-opening episode of Harm Reduction Radio - HAMS, Kenneth Anderson sits down with Libertarian Vice Presidential Candidate Judge Jim Gray to dissect the federal raids on California Medical Marijuana dispensaries and discuss the broader failures of drug laws in the United States.
Judge Gray, an outspoken critic of the current drug policies and author of 'Why Our Drug Laws Have Failed: A Judicial Indictment Of War On Drugs', offers a fresh perspective on treating addiction as a medical issue rather than a criminal one. The conversation ranges from the historical roots of the war on drugs to its devastating impact on the justice system.
Judge Gray argues for compassionate approaches like medical marijuana as viable treatment options for addiction and emphasizes the importance of needle exchange programs for AIDS prevention. He also passionately calls for Americans to demand drug policy reforms and hold their elected officials accountable. If you're interested in understanding why current drug laws are flawed and how we can create a more compassionate system, this episode is a must-listen.