Carl Erik Fisher
Carl Erik Fisher
Why history? With Prof. Benjamin Breen
Why history? With Prof. Benjamin Breen
Why history? With Prof. Benjamin Breen
Friday 18th February 2022
Join Carl Erik Fisher and Prof. Benjamin Breen as they explore how addiction's history shapes our present recovery approaches on 'Flourishing After Addiction'.
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Carl Erik Fisher
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Financial Health in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Why should we care about the history of addiction when we're facing so many challenges today? Carl Erik Fisher, an addiction psychiatrist and bioethicist, believes that understanding the past can offer crucial insights into how we approach addiction and recovery now. In this engaging episode of 'Flourishing After Addiction', Carl sits down with Prof. Benjamin Breen from the University of California, Santa Cruz, to explore this idea in depth.
Carl shares how his own journey through addiction and recovery led him to delve into the historical roots of the global drug trade. He found that many of the ideas and practices we use today have origins that stretch back hundreds of years. These historical perspectives can provide a richer, more nuanced understanding of addiction, helping us to treat it with the care and attention it deserves. Prof.
Breen, a historian who specializes in the history of science and drugs, brings his expertise to the table. He explains how the colonial era played a significant role in shaping modern drug policies and perceptions. From the arbitrary distinctions between 'good' and 'bad' drugs to the evolution of drug scares and psychedelic science, Breen offers a fascinating look at how our past continues to influence our present. The episode also dives into contemporary debates around decriminalization and legalization.
Breen makes a compelling case for decriminalization, arguing that it could lead to more humane and effective ways of dealing with addiction. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the complex history of addiction and how it shapes our current approaches to recovery. With its blend of historical insights and contemporary relevance, it offers a fresh perspective on a topic that affects so many lives.