Julian Buchanan DipSW, MA, PhD
Julian Buchanan DipSW, MA, PhD
What We've Been Told About Drugs Isn't True: 75 Misleading Statements
What We've Been Told About Drugs Isn't True: 75 Misleading Statements
What We've Been Told About Drugs Isn't True: 75 Misleading Statements
Saturday 18th December 2021
Julian Buchanan debunks 75 myths about drugs in 'Making Sense of Drugs'. Challenge your beliefs and explore evidence-based insights on addiction.
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Julian Buchanan DipSW, MA, PhD
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Drug law and policy is rooted in fear, ignorance, racism, and vested interest. Drug discourse continues to be shaped by punitive populism, isolated tragic incidents, and ideologically driven moral crusades, rather than science, evidence, reason, and rationale.
Ever feel like everything you know about drugs might be wrong? In this eye-opening episode of 'Making Sense of Drugs', Julian Buchanan, a seasoned expert in drug policy and harm reduction, takes you on a journey through 75 misleading statements that have shaped our understanding of drugs and addiction. Julian argues that much of what we've been told is driven by fear, ignorance, racism, and vested interests, rather than science and reason.
He tackles misconceptions like the idea that drug users are inherently immoral or dangerous, and that cannabis is a gateway drug. He also delves into the real harms caused by criminalizing drug users and emphasizes the need for harm reduction and human rights-based approaches. This episode isn't just about debunking myths; it's about sparking a critical conversation on how we can create more humane and effective drug policies.
If you're curious to challenge your own beliefs and gain a new perspective on the drug war, this episode is a must-listen.